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This chapter explores the evolving field of learning disabilities, focusing on federal definitions, including IDEA '97 and those provided by the ICLD and NJCLD. Key characteristics of learning disabilities, such as psychological processing disorders, difficulty in learning, and severe discrepancies between potential and achievement, are examined. The chapter discusses the heterogeneous nature of these disabilities, their occurrence alongside other conditions, and the demographics of affected students, including preschoolers through adults. Insights into the causes, prevalence, and identification age span highlight critical aspects of advocacy and support for individuals with learning disabilities.
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Chapter 1. Learning Disabilities: A Field in Transition Ch 1. Learning Disabilities: A Field in Transition
The Federal Definition IDEA’97 ICLD Definition NJCLDDefinition -Psychological process disorder -Difficulty in learning -Not due to other causes -Severe discrepancy -Social Skills -Occurs with other conditions - CNS disorders -Heterogeneous disorders -Intrinsic to the individual -With other conditions Definitions of Learning Disabilities
Common Elements in the Definitions • Central Nervous System Dysfunction • Uneven Growth Pattern /Psychological Processing Deficits • Discrepancy Between Potential and Achievement • Exclusion of Other Causes
Age Span of Learning Disabilities Population • Preschool children • Elementary-age children • Secondary students • Adults Ch 1. Learning Disabilities: A Field in Transition
