SPED 432 Quiz

Dyslexia

A reading disorder, which includes difficulty with decoding (sounding out words), word recognition, reading fluency (automaticity or speed of reading), and reading comprehension.

Dyscalculia

A math disorder, which involves challenges in computation/calculation, problem solving, and application.

Dysgraphia

A written language disorder, which includes difficulty with receptive and expressive language, writing mechanics (grammar, punctuation), and spelling.

Auditory and Visual Processing Disorders

Specific disorders in which a person with normal hearing and vision has difficulty understanding and using verbal or written language.

Non verbal LD

Specific disorders that cause problems with visual-spatial, intuitive, organizational, evaluative, and holistic processing functions.

What are auditory and visual processing disorders?

Disorders where individuals with normal hearing and vision struggle to understand and use verbal or written language.

What is non-verbal learning disability?

A condition causing difficulties with visual-spatial, intuitive, organizational, evaluative, and holistic processing functions.

What are the eight academic areas affected by learning disabilities?

1. Oral expression, 2. Listening comprehension, 3. Written expression, 4. Basic reading, 5. Reading fluency, 6. Reading comprehension, 7. Mathematics calculation, 8. Mathematics problem solving.

What does oral expression entail?

The ability to communicate thoughts and ideas verbally in a clear and organized manner.

What is listening comprehension?

The ability to understand, interpret, and respond to spoken language.

What does written expression involve?

The ability to convey ideas in writing, focusing on grammar, spelling, sentence structure, and organization.

What is basic reading?

The ability to recognize and decode words accurately, often involving phonics and word analysis.

What is reading fluency?

The ability to read text accurately, quickly, and with appropriate expression.

What does reading comprehension mean?

The ability to understand, interpret, and derive meaning from written text.

What is math calculation?

The ability to perform mathematical computations accurately and efficiently.

What does math problem solving involve?

The ability to apply mathematical concepts and reasoning to solve real-world and word problems.

MTSS

Applies to all students

MTSS

Informed by each student's disabilities

MTSS

Academic, behavioral, and emotional support

MTSS

Tires are more fluid

RTI

Reserved for struggling students

RTI

Pre-requisite to disability screening

RTI

Purely academic support

RTI

Tiers are sequential

Response to Intervention (RTI)

Usually used for SLD (Specific Learning Disability)

Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS)

Usually used for ED (Emotional Disturbance)

RTI

Focuses on academic support

MTSS

More comprehensive and focuses on academic, social, and emotional support