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What
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Learning disabilities
are disorders that affect the ability to understand or use spoken
or written language, do mathematical calculations, coordinate
movements, or direct attention.
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Reading disabilities
are neurological disorders and occur when an individual's reading
achievement is markedly below the level expected given the person's
intelligence, age, and educational opportunities.
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Teachers and school
administrators are the best qualified to determine the specific
curricula and lesson plans appropriate to their students' needs.
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Dysgraphia is a
neurological disorder that involves writing. It can involve difficulties
with the physical aspects of writing (e.g. awkward pencil grip
or bad handwriting), spelling, or putting thoughts on paper.
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AD/HD
is a neurobiological disorder that likely affects activity in the
parts of the brain which regulate impulse control and attention.
According to the National Attention Deficit Disorder Association,
approximately 4% to 6% of the general population have AD/HD. People
with AD/HD may have difficulty with attention or excessive or excessive
activity, including impulsivity.
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