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were secure handrails on each side of this access. The writer noted that the access on the other side of the building went up a st...
is diagnosed with a learning disability, this group fits into this diagnosis. Defining giftedness is more complex because the cate...
disability is limited proficiency in English, or "lack of instruction in reading or math" (Guidelines, 1999). The guidelines also ...
the classroom generally will demonstrate that integration of the net does lead to a rise in access to information (Castellani, 200...
regarding a definition of RD that is widely acceptable (Siegel and Smythe, 2005). Researchers have not been able to agree on defi...
through the developmental processes if that loss is acquired at birth or during childhood. Children born deaf have no frame of ref...
helps the brain to develop multiple new pathways that can sort and store more new experiences than a less-developed brain. The mor...
with fewer or no disabilities" (Disability definitions, 2005). In addition, they often have additional disabilities "including mov...
so all the time. This diversity requires counselors to have a degree of multicultural competence if they are going to be helpful t...
the pre-test due to differences in cultural background make significant improvement, but children with "true language impairment" ...
is all too often overlooked (Ediger, 2001). When courteous responses between school workers is not relayed, the public at large w...
a diverse classroom as well as students with learning disabilities. Parent involvement was another issue mentioned. 2. Speak wit...
1998). In order to keep young people in school, they have to be engaged in learning and further, see a reason for continuing. The ...
a measure of internal consistency. Items in an instrument are considered to have internal consistency, that is, similar constructs...
The basic arguments presented suggest that attorneys for the plaintiffs found that the defendants had in fact applied specific sch...
In five pages this research paper examines Dr. Helen Irlen's Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome and how colored lens can assist in the ...
Elementary and Secondary Schools Act (ESEA)" ("History," 2005). Of course, the term handicapped would eventually be deemed to be n...
between the withdrawal of life-saving treatments and doctor-assisted suicide (Feinberg, 1998). In this case, three terminally ill ...
School, 2004). Ageing is a little more difficult to define -- according to Wordreference.com, ageing is considered to be "...
the situations in the country. Literature Review The first article to be examined is one that discusses wheelchair sports in o...
of measuring this discrepancy are discussed later in this chapter under "Quantifying the Learning Disability" (Author 45). ...
of developing healthy habits in children with the expectation that these habits will continue throughout life (2003). The high rat...
special accommodations. In respect to race, sometimes there is reverse discrimination. Some believe that the black man has a nat...
in order so that it can be determined if all of the childs educational needs are being met. Aiding disabled children in reaching t...
the legal system that the best place for special education students - psychologically and otherwise - is within the mainstream sys...
category was first formulated in 1977. The phrase, "All student will learn to read by third grade" has become a rallying point in ...
As more and more individuals are now found in the everyday work environment and as more and more individuals are seen and accepted...
school districts have a legal - if not ethical - obligation to provide scholastic modifications for special needs students so they...
materials are deemed important for student interest as well as student ability. The program includes teacher resources, such as s...
lack of some ability. If we examine the Merriam-Webster Dictionarys definitions we note the following: "1 a : the condition of b...