what resources should be used to determine if and which disability
With the five most common disabilities, which resources should you use to determine if a learner has one of these? If they managed to go undetected through school (not a hard thing when there are so many students in schools with a shortage of teachers) it might be difficult to get them assistance. So, my question is how do you help students who might have slipped through the cracks and are past the age where modifications are required.
I can't say I have an answer to this problem yet, but I am exploring some resources to help with this issue. I've found that this is especially a problem with adult students (say, over age 40 or so) who were in school when learning disabilities were not as readily recognized and interventions were not carried out. Many of these students have never been diagnosed with a learning disability and were simply brushed aside when they were in school. Thus, they come to us with a lot of self-doubt and negative learning experiences. I'm going to continue looking for resources to help with this. A librarian at a public library may have good knowledge of locally available resources and services.
Hi Kiera!
Great question to which I'm not sure anyone really has the answer. I just made a response to a post where the instructor said that we should not underestimate a challenged students ability to overcome. I do agree!
In some instances it's just the fact that an instructor is willing to take the time to assist a student, to help them grow in self-worth through reenforcement and encouragement. I've seen students grow just from an instructor who is willing to listen and encourage. Change in a students attitude opens them to learning. Then we can add instructional help because the student now wants to improve.
I'm interested in your opinion.
Keep up the good work!
