Perseverance can pay off
What if the way your child is learning to read was not working for him or her and you could provide an alternative approach?
That's what I began to wonder about the late 1990s. I was a resource teacher and love my job. I've always been drawn to the child who was struggling, and I was extremely curious as to why some children have not been successful. In addition to this, I wondered for some time that I could do to make a difference.So, I created the approach we use at Wilson Reading Centre and teaching successful people of all ages who simply need an alternative to the way they were taught to read.
It seems to me a few years ago the "learning disability" word was used much more easily than it is today.
The Canadian Association describes learning disability a learning disability by saying:
"A person may be of average intelligence or above average, no major problems sensory (eg hearing loss), yet struggling to keep up with the same age in learning and regular functioning .
"Learning disabilities can affect the ability of a person in the areas of:
* Listening
* Speaking
* Reading
* Writing
* Mathematics
"The other characteristics of a learning disability are:
* A net change in the level of achievement is expected and what is actually done.
* Problems that may occur in different ways with different people.
* Difficulties that manifest themselves differently throughout development.
* Difficulties with socio-emotional skills and behavior.
"Learning disabilities affect every person differently, and the disorder can range from mild to severe. Sometimes people have more of a learning disability. In addition, about one third of people with LD also have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), making it difficult for them to concentrate, stay focused or manage their attention on specific tasks. If there is reason to believe that a person may have learning difficulties, it is important to seek the views of parents, teachers, doctors and others who are in regular contact with that person.If there seems to be a model of disorder that is more than just an isolated case of difficulty, the next step is to seek the help of the school or consult a learning specialist for an evaluation. "
Whether or not the "learning disability" is used (or it is called using a different terminology), the issues associated with a learning disability affecting thousands of children and adults, many who live confused and frustrated, sometimes for a lifetime.Many of these people continued to wonder for years why their struggles were so severe, while others have simply been a success and have not had to deal with these issues as frustrating!
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The GED gives adults who didn’t graduate high school the opportunity they need to qualify for college and for more and better jobs. Taking the GED, though, can be difficult for people with disabilities. If you have a disability, it shouldn’t stop you from taking the GED and showing what you know. The GED Testing Service provides special test-taking accommodations for GED students with many types of disabilities.
Most people think of physical disabilities, when they think of test-taking accommodations. The GED provides accommodations for people with many types of disabilities, though, including physical disabilities, emotional and mental health disabilities, learning disabilities, and ADHD (Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder). The GED testing center can provide extended time, an audio cassette version, a braille test version, a calculator for the second math test, a talking calculator for the entire math test, a private room, supervised frequent breaks, or other accommodations specific to the disability. A qualified professional, such as your doctor, will need to provide documentation of your diagnosis and needs.One of the most common disabilities is ADHD, or Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. ADHD can often go undiagnosed, and cause people to perform poorly in school. People suffering from ADHD may drop out because school is so difficult when you can’t concentrate, focus, or sit still. To get accommodations for ADHD, you’ll need information from a psychiatrist, medical doctor, or psychologist who specializes in ADHD, along with information about your history and symptoms. You’ll need to take a test of attention, like the TOVA Gordon Diagnostic Battery. The GED test accommodations you can receive (such as frequent breaks or extra time) will be based on your symptoms, and how they’ll limit you during the test.
Accommodations may also be given for learning disabilities, such as dyslexia (reading disabilities), dysgraphia (writing disabilities), or dyscalculia (math disabilities). For these types of disabilities, you’ll also need a diagnosis from a doctor, who will need to report your scores on tests for learning and cognitive disabilities.
Talk to your doctor if you feel you need accommodations. Discuss what tests you may need to take, and whether you need to see a specialist.
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