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. (References can be found on the last page)

Exceptionality

Definition

Classification criteria and characteristics

Prevalence

Associated educational practices

Additional information

Learning Disability

(Week Two CheckPoint)

"A learning disability is a neurological disorder that affects one or more of the basic psychological

processes involved in understanding or in using spoken or written language. The disability may

manifest itself in an imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell or to do mathematical

calculation." (Learning Disabilities Association of...