“You might wonder how your future can be part of the mystery of your learning disability. But really, what is more, mysterious than the future? Of course, we can’t really see into your future, but when you have a learning disability it is extremely important to plan ahead.” “As you have learned, a learning disability does […]
Words to know for chapter Ten:Accommodation – something to make learning easier Anticipate – thinking about what might happen Right – what the law says you should get Rehearse – doing it over and overResponsibility – what you are supposed to do Compromise – “giving in” a little to make a “deal” Support – someone to help you “We are really […]
Words to know for chapter nine:ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act Equal Opportunity – everyone can do it Accommodation – something to make things easier Interfere – get in the way Section 504 – part of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 IDEA – Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Federal – involves the entire United States Qualified – meets someone’s requirement Assessment – measuring […]
Chapter 8Exercising Your Weakness“Most of this case has involved helping you find a “detour” around your learning disability. In other words, we have been uncovering clues about how to “get around” or avoid your learning disability so that it does not interfere so much with your life.” “Unfortunately, when we avoid using a weakness, it […]
Words to know for chapter Seven: Discrepancy – a difference between two things Ability – what you are able to doIntelligence – how smart you are Estimate – an educated guess IQ – Intelligence Quotient Achievement – what you have already doneProcess – how your brain uses information “We have learned a lot about your […]
Words to know for chapter Six: Self-esteem – how you feel about or “value” yourself Fear-of-failure– afraid to try because you might fail Withdrawn– staying to yourself, avoiding others Resistant – not wanting to do somethingObnoxious– being annoying or offensive Communication – sharing information with others Body language– using your body to show how you […]
Words to know for chapter Five: Accommodation – something to make learning easier Compensate – using a strength to make up for a weakness Benefit – take advantage of something Overview – the “big picture” Summary – the most important parts Simplify – make it easier Clarify – make it clearer Supplement – additional information […]
Words to know for chapter Four: Process – how your brain uses information Compensate – using a strength to make up for a weakness Storage – putting something away for safe keeping Retrieval – getting something out of storage Sensory – using your senses (sight, hearing, touch, smell, taste) Cognitive – using your brain Sequencing […]
Words to know for chapter Three: Discrepancy – a difference between two things Ability – what you are able to do Achievement – what you have already done Underachievement – not working up to your ability Basic Reading – sounding out words Reading Comprehension – understanding what you have read Math Calculation – solving basic […]
Words to know for chapter Two: Trauma – something bad that lasts a long time Deprived – not getting something that you need Programming – getting your brain ready for “processing” Heredity – when relatives have some of the same characteristics Genetic – characteristics you get in your “genes” from parents “Now that we […]