Spread the loveWriting disabilities can be broadly categorized under two headings: linguistic disabilities and motor disabilities. Linguistic disabilities are caused by problems with syntax, grammar, and vocabulary, while motor disabilities affect the ability to write with accuracy and fluency. Some of the most common linguistic disabilities include dyslexia, a language-based learning disability that affects reading comprehension and written expression, and aphasia, a language disorder caused by damage to the brain’s speech-production system. Dyslexia is the most common type of linguistic disability, affecting about 5 percent of the population. Motor disabilities can affect a person’s ability to produce legible handwriting, type […]

Spread the loveToday, many educators are recognizing the need to assess the writing skills of students with learning disabilities. There are many simple ways to do this, and each school district may have its own method. Here are four easy ways to assess student writing skills: 1. Use the rubric for understanding written work to assess student writing. This rubric can be found on the website of the National Council of Teachers of English. 2. Ask the student to write a paragraph about a topic they are interested in. 3. Have the student take a writing test. 4. Have the […]

Spread the loveAs we progress as a society, we become more aware of various obstacles that we were either purposely ignorant of or were entirely unaware of. However, the past decade or so has seen much more progress in helping make various aspects of learning a lot more accessible to everyone. Today, we will look at a few different methods that you could use to help students with learning disabilities become better readers. Teaching how to read in this day and age has its challenges, but it is much easier than decades ago. Before You Begin Keep in mind that […]