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Learning Disabilities
Overview
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The presence of a specific learning disability is not uncommon in most of today's classrooms. In fact, learning disabilities account for more than half of the students being served nationally under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. As it is the most commonly observed disability in the classrooms of the twenty-first century, it is important that classroom teachers be able to recognize the characteristics of a learning disability. But it doesn't stop there. Understanding what interventions or augmentations are possible is key to making meaningful instructional and curriculum choices for students in the classroom. This chapter will introduce you to learning disabilities, common characteristics and causes, collaborative approaches that complement efforts in the classroom, and instructional approaches that will increase the success of a student with a learning disability in the general curriculum.
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