Publisher's Synopsis
Over the past few decades, students with learning disabilities have improved their ability to contribute to society as a result of receiving better services and a clearer diagnosis in relation to their deficits. Specific learning disabilities (SLDs) are a heterogeneous group of disorders that are manifested through significant difficulties in verbal expression-comprehension, reading, writing and mathematical reasoning and ability, and presumably stem from a dysfunction of the central nervous system. It involves ongoing problems learning key academic skills, including reading, writing, and math. SLDs may also affect the way an individual is able to write, spell words, reason, recall, or organize information. SLDs are a lifelong condition that comes with varying levels of challenges unique to each individual. The impact that a SLD has on an individual can be minimized based upon the early detection and treatment of the condition. Focusing on descriptive efforts of the indicators of SLDs in the academically critical areas of reading, writing, math, oral expression, and listening comprehension, this book features contributions by leading experts in the field. The content included in the current volume focuses around the screening and identification of students who experience learning challenges in an educational setting. The specific learning challenges discussed will focus on students who may have a specific learning disability (SLD). Legislation that brought about concepts such as response to intervention (RTI) is discussed in detail. The various levels of intensity of interventions, or tiers, provided to students are explained. This 1st volume of Encyclopaedia of Essentials of Planning, Selecting and Tailoring Interventions for Unique Learners will describe the assessments used to observe improvements. The benefits associated with RTI methods are discussed from multiple perspectives. The role of speech-language pathologists (SLPs) and special educators is also highlighted. Emphasizing real-world utility, this volume provides important information for professionals who work with children and youth at risk as well as researchers dealing with the field.
