Tuesday, January 26, 2010

TEACHING STRATEGIES FOR LEARNING DISABILITIES (LEARNING OUTCOMES 3)

DYSCALCULIA

Although dyscalculia may be difficult to diagnose, there are strategies that teachers and parents should know about to aid students in learning mathematics.

Dysgraphia

What is Dysgraphia?


By: National Center for Learning Disabilities (2006)



Dysgraphia is a learning disability that affects writing abilities. It can manifest itself as difficulties with spelling, poor handwriting and trouble putting thoughts on paper. Because writing requires a complex set of motor and information processing skills, saying a student has dysgraphia is not sufficient. A student with disorders in written expression will benefit from specific accommodations in the learning environment, as well as additional practice learning the skills required to be an accomplished writer.