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Study Guide for EDSP 723. Final (LD & ADHD) Fall 2010 Dr. Knackendoffel

You should be familiar with the characteristics/stories of the students portrayed in the Misunderstood Minds video. What is meant by the term “demystification?”

Have a basic familiarity with the professional organizations and journals that we discussed in class. Pay particular attention to the journals associated with the professional organizations. For example, you might be asked such things as to identify a journal as being a practitioner or a research journal. What magazine is put out by CH.A.D.D? What newsletter is put out by LDA?

Describe the reason for the development of the response to intervention eligibility procedure. Know the components of the federal definition of LD. Be familiar with the ways to document the existence of a learning disability. Know what the following theorists are known for: Goldestein, Orton, Fernald, Kirk, Gardner Organizations to know: Association for Children with LD (now LDA), Natl. Joint Committee on LD and CLD Know the significance of each of the historical phases: Clinical, classroom transitions, consolidation and expansion. Know how each of the major historical LD theories contributed to the knowledge base and evolution of the field: visual-perceptual, language, neurological Understand the underpinnings of the different LD perspectives/theoretical views: behavioral, skill deficit, metacognitive, constructivism multiple intelligences, brain compatible learning What is RTI? (What name does is go by in Kansas?) Compare and contrast it to the IQ-Achievement Discrepancy Model.
 * Chapter 5 Changing Definitions of LD, Lecture Notes and Handouts **

Other terms to know: learning-strategies approach psychological processes exclusionary criteria discrepancy criteria

Describe the various brain regions and their general functions. (likely matching) What are the subtypes of ADHD? Under which disability category in IDEA do students with ADHD qualify for special education services? What is Executive Function and how does it change the way we think about ADHD? What are the major executive functions? You should be able to provide examples of each and/or match descriptions and characteristics with the Executive Function. What role does medication play in the treatment of ADHD? Describe the function of the two hemispheres of the brain. The Medical Aspects of LD: How do medical practitioners approach the study of LD differently than educators in terms of etiology, terminology, assessment and treatment? Why is it important for educators to understand a basic description of neuron interaction? (be sure you understand how neurons work in our nervous system). What is meant by the term localization with respect to brain functioning?
 * Chapter 6 Medical Aspects of LD (including ADHD), Lecture Notes and Handouts **

Other terms to know: Neurotransmitters neuron, DSM-IV, FAS, teratogens associated with LD, CAT scan & PET scan, functional MRI and EEG

Describe the three types of memory. Describe code switching. What do we know about students with LD and memory when compared to nondisabled peers? Distinguish between the different types of memory. Distinguish between selective attention, time on task and focus of attention. Distinguish between syntax, semantics, pragmatics and morphology. Examples of language difficulties students with LD might have with language (e.g., giving instructions, using less complex sentences, etc.) Distinguish between: Phonemes, phonemic awareness, phonological awareness and the alphabetic principle.
 * Chapter 7 Cognition and Language Characteristics of Students with LD, Lecture Notes and Handouts **

Differentiate between global self-concept and situational self-concept. What do we know about self-concept of students with LD compared to their non-disabled peers? What are some of the specific behavioral deficiencies in students with LD? Describe the growing concern for self-determination and self-advocacy for students with LD. What are some ways you can directly promote self-advocacy with students? (discussed in class) What are the four components of self-determination? What percentage of students with LD show some degree of social skill deficits? Which temperament trait is relatively stable at a young age? How is temperament usually assessed? What are some ways to measure social acceptance? How can problems with dyslexia impact a child socially and/or emotionally? (article handout) Other Terms to Know: Temperament external vs. internal locus of control state vs. trait anxiety social isolation and social rejection social acceptance and social competence parasuicide vs. suicide ideation sociometric rating.
 * Chapter 8 Personality and Social Characteristics of Students with LD, Lecture Notes and Handouts **

Describe the current issues that result from the No Child Left Behind legislation that directly impact most teachers. How is the co-occurring disorder of ADHD related to LD? The types of learning problems among the school population of students with LD has increased as the number of these students have grown. As a result, researchers have begun to identify smaller, more homogeneous groups with the population of LD. This is referred to has what type of research? What do we know about teacher burnout and special education teachers? Other Terms to Know: high-stakes testing AYP  highly qualified
 * Chapter 9 Issues in the Future of LD, Lecture Notes and Handouts **