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Learner with exceptionalities Modulepptx
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- 2. What is ExceptionalLearners? Includes those with special needs related to cognitive abilities, behavior, social functioning, physical and sensory impairments, emotional disturbances and giftedness.
- 3. Disability A disability isa measurable impairment or limitation that interferes with a person's ability, for example, to walk, lift, hear or learn. (Schiefelbusch Institute, 1996).
- 4. Handicap The word handicapdoes not have the same meaning as disability. A handicap is a disadvantage that occurs as a result of a disability or impairment. The degree of disadvantage (or the extent of the handicap) is often dependent on the adjustment made by both the person and his environment.
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- 6. Learning disabilities Involves difficulties inspecific cognitive processes like perception, language, memory or metacognition that are not due to other disabilities like mental retardation, emotional or behavioral disorders, or sensory impairments. Specific cognition or Academic difficulties
- 7. Examples: Dyslexia - readingdisorder Dyscalculia - arithmetic disorder Dysgraphia - writing disorder
- 8. Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. (ADHD) Itis manifested in either or both of these: (1) difficulty in focusing and maintaining attention and (2) recurrent hyperactive and impulsive behavior.
- 9. There is difficultyin spoken language including voice disorders, inability to produce the sounds... correctly, stuttering, difficulty in spoken language comprehension that significantly hamper classroom performance. Speech and Communication Disorders.
- 10. AUTISM a condition manifestedby different levels of impaired social interaction and communication, repetitive behaviors and limited interests. Individuals with autism usually have an intense need for routine and a predictable environment. Social/Emotional and Behavioral Difficulties
- 11. Refers to significantsub-average intelligence and deficits in adaptive behavior. There is difficulty in managing activities of daily living and in conducting themselves appropriately in social situations. Mental Retardation
- 12. Emotional/Conduct Disorders. Involves thepresence of emotional states like depression and aggression over a considerable amount of time that they notably disturb learning and performance in school.
- 13. Involves physical ormedical conditions (usually long-term) including one or more of these: (1) limited energy and strength, (2) reduced mental alertness, and/or (3) little muscle control. Physical Disabilities and Health Impairments
- 14. The presence oftwo or more different types of disability, at times at a profound level. The combination of disabilities makes it necessary to make specific adaptations and have more specialized educational programs. Severe and Multiple Disabilities.
- 15. Sensory Impairments Visual Impairments Thereis malfunction of the eyes or optic nerves that prevent normal vision even with corrective lenses. Hearing Impairments. Involve malfunction of the ear or auditory nerves that hinders perception of sounds within the frequency range of normal speech.
- 16. Involves a significantlyhigh level of cognitive development. There is unusually high ability or aptitude in one or more of these aspects: intellectual ability, aptitude in academic subjects, creativity, visual or performing arts or leadership. Giftedness.
- 17. People-First Language What isPeople-First Language? Just as the term would imply, this language trend involves putting the person first, not the disability (e.g., a person with a disability, not a disabled person). Thus, people-first language tells us what conditions people have, not what they are (Schiefelbusch Institute, 1996). This is similar to saying "person with AIDS, rather than "AIDS victim".
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