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SIMON FRASER UNIVERSITY
EDUCATION 422-4
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LEARNING
DISABILITIES
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(D2.00)
Intersession, 1992
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Instructor: A. Cook
(May 4 - June 12)
Location: Ft. St. John/Dawson Creek
PREREQUISITE:
60 hours of credit.
COURSE OUTLINE
Introduction to Learning Disabilities - History, Theories, Conceptual Issues,
Definitions, Prevalence
Characteristics of Learning Disabilities - Childhood, Adolescent and Adult Learning
Disabilities
Assessment and Identification of Learning Disabilities
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Language and Learning Disabilities
Social and Emotional Problems - The Family and Learning Disabilities
Service Delivery Models - Planning Educational Interventions, Collaborative
Consultation
Developing Reading Skills
Developing Math Skills
Developing Spelling and Written Work
Developing Language Skills
Instructional Issues - Classroom Management, Organization and Study Skills,
Metacognition
Communication with Parents and Professionals
REQUIRED TEXT
Lerner, J. Learning Disabilities. Houghton Muffin Co., 1989.