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Learning Disabilities
The document discusses learning disabilities (LD), including definitions, types, identification processes, prevalence rates, student characteristics, and intervention strategies. It defines LD as difficulties with language-based skills like reading, writing, listening, speaking, and math. Common types include dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. Identification involves assessing discrepancies between IQ and achievement, and most students are identified by third grade. Prevalence rates for LD in public schools are around 5% of students. Effective interventions emphasize explicit, targeted instruction in areas like phonological awareness, decoding, and comprehension skills. Teacher training is important to address LD properly.
