Associate Level Material

Final Project Matrix

Using information from the correlating chapters in Special Education for Today's Teachers: An Introduction, complete the appropriate sections of the matrix as you proceed through the course.

Exceptionality

Definition

Classification criteria and characteristics

Prevalence

Associated educational practices

Additional information

Learning Disability

(Week Two CheckPoint)

Learning Disability is a term that describes specific kinds of learning problems. A learning disability can cause a person to have trouble learning and using certain skills. The skills most often affected are: reading, writing, listening, speaking, reasoning, and doing math.

Typical characteristics of learning disabilities include low achievement, inattention/distractibility,...