Learning Disability Module
- Learning Objectives
- Overview
- Historical Perspective
- Definition of Learning Disabilities
- Types of Learning Disabilities
- Trends and Prevalence
- Success in College and Learning Challenges
- Accommodations for Students with Learning Disabilities
- Impact of Learning Disabilities on Social and Personal Interactions
- Perceptions and Myths
- References
- Additional Resources
- Review
Learning Objectives
- Provide an overview of learning disabilities (LD)
- Describe the historical context and background for LD
- Present the current definition of LD
- List different classifications and types of LD
- Summarize information on current trends and prevalence of LD among adults and young adults
- Identify characteristics and learning challenges for students at the postsecondary level
- Review accommodations typically associated with LD
- Discuss the impact of LD on social and personal interactions
- Delineate common perceptions and myths about LD
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UDI Online Project. (2011). Learning Disabilities (LD) Module. Center on Postsecondary Education and Disability, University of Connecticut, Storrs. http://udi.uconn.edu/index.php?q=content/learning-disability-module.