Who can help with learning disabilities?
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Who can help with learning disabilities?
The right support from professionals – such as GPs, paediatricians (doctors who specialise in treating children), speech and language therapists, physiotherapists, educational and clinical psychologists and social care – helps people with a learning disability live as full and independent a life as possible.
Who can diagnose learning disabilities?
School psychologists are trained in both education and psychology. They can help diagnose students with learning disabilities and help the student and his or her parents and teachers come up with plans to improve learning.
What and how would you talk with students in your class about children with disabilities?
Keep the conversation general rather than about someone specific. Teach students that even though everyone has differences (some we can see and some we can’t see), we are more alike than we think. Remind students that no matter who you are, everyone wants to be treated with kindness and respect.
What to do if you think your child has a learning disability?
If your child has a learning disorder, your child’s doctor or school might recommend: Extra help. A reading specialist, math tutor or other trained professional can teach your child techniques to improve his or her academic, organizational and study skills. Individualized education program (IEP).
What counts as a learning disability?
A learning disability is defined by the Department of Health as a “significant reduced ability to understand new or complex information, to learn new skills (impaired intelligence), with a reduced ability to cope independently (impaired social functioning), which started before adulthood”.
Who can do educational testing?
Professionals who can help include: Clinical psychologists (for psychological and educational testing) Educational psychologists (for educational testing)
How do you talk to students about differences?
Here are some things to keep in mind as you talk to your child about the value of differences.
- You Don’t Have to Teach Tolerance.
- Do Encourage Questions.
- Teach the Value of Racial and Cultural Diversity.
- See the Broader Value of Teaching Acceptance.
- Take a Look at Your Own Attitude.
- Discuss Images in the Media.
How do you talk to kids about differences?
What to say to your child
- “You think differently.”
- “Your challenges don’t define you.”
- “Everyone has strengths and challenges.”
- “It’s OK to talk to me about it.”
- “A disability is a difference.”
- “I know you’re trying hard.”