Assignment 7: Learning Disabilities

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1. What is a learning disability? (Use your own words)

2. Explain why labeling a student as "LD" could be damaging.

3. What are some of the characteristics of a student with a learning disability?

4. Go to one of the many Learning Disability web sites. Give a brief summary of the site you visited.

5. What suggestions for the classroom can you give to a student who has a learning disability?