Misconceptions about Learners with Learning Disabilities There are many misconceptions associated with learners who have a learning disability. One common myth is that we know very little about the causes of learning disabilities. This is very untrue. Even though we don’t know all of the causes of learning disabilities‚ we know a great deal as to why they happen. In our book it discusses how they may be caused by genetic factors‚ teratogenic factors‚ such as alcohol during pregnancy‚ and medical
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This essay will discuss the importance of a learning disability nurse having an awareness of current policies when supporting someone to access healthcare. The Human Rights Act 1998 states that the human rights of people with learning disabilities are inseparable from those of their fellow citizens. However‚ The Royal College of Nursing (2017) highlights the significant health inequalities exist for many people with a learning disability. Many factors are contributed including difficulties with communication
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prevent exclusion of individuals with learning disabilities. The Equalities Act of 2010 combines 116 different legislations to provide a legal framework the purpose of which is to protect the rights of individuals. It simplifies past legislation providing the UK with a law that protects individuals from discrimination and make society equal. Merged legislations are: The Equal Pay Act 1970 The Sex discrimination Act 1975 The Race Relations Act 1976 The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 The Employment
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1. What specific nonacademic difficulties is Steve experiencing? Steve Williams has behavioral difficulties‚ and poor social interaction skills. Mrs. Andrews states‚ “Steve works ineffectively in cooperative group learning situations. Steve has difficulty interacting with his peers and has refused to work with his classmates the last few weeks” (Ally Bacon 2007). Steve’s classmates say‚ “[Steve] “goofs off and doesn’t do any of the work” (Ally Bacon 2007). Another note Mrs. Andrews says is Steve
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Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities *Students are strongly encouraged to utilize e-mail through their MSU email account to ask questions‚ solicit feedback‚ or schedule an appointment with the instructor. Face-to-face meetings with the instructor are welcome‚ but please establish the appointment time in advance via e-mail or talk to me after class. Course Description This course is designed to compliment the introduction course for Learning Disabilities. This course focuses
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Prekindergarten Children with Disabilities A GUIDE FOR MAKING SYSTEM AND PROGRAM LEVEL DECISIONS Expanding Opportunities for Providing Services 2008 Florida Department of Education Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services Technical Assistance and Training System Project This publication is one of many publications available through the Bureau of Exceptional Education and Student Services‚ Florida Department of Education‚ designed to assist school districts‚ state
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CACHE Qualification Specification Optional Units CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (QCF) CACHE Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce (QCF) CACHE © Copyright 2011 All rights reserved worldwide. Reproduction by approved CACHE centres is permissible for internal use under the following conditions: CACHE has provided this Qualification Specification (Optional Units) in Microsoft Word format to enable its Centres to use its content
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LD201 Understand the Context of Supporting Individuals with Learning Disabilities Identify legislation and policies that are designed to promote the human rights‚ inclusion‚ equal life chances and citizenship of individuals with learning disabilities? The human rights act allows individuals with learning disabilities the right to equal chances when it comes to jobs this will promote inclusion and will also make the individual feel like they’re included and valued as a member of the community‚ the
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individuals with Learning Disabilities 1.1 People with learning disabilities are more vulnerable than other people; they are affected by certain laws. There isn’t one law or Act which covers their situation‚ but they may be affected by laws concerning: * Education * Voting rights * Ownership of property * Guardianship * Control of finances * Consent to sex In the United Kingdom‚ specific legislation that affects people with learning disabilities include: * Disability Discrimination
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people choose to procreate‚ which add on to the difficulties they currently have. These are the kind of individuals that end up having children everywhere and seemingly claim to‚ "Have everything together." In the article‚ "Man who had 30 kids with 11 women wants a child-support break‚" Desmond Hatchett persistently engaged with several females and had up to 24 children with 11 women. It seems slightly fine if you are able to give all kids equivalent attention and provide them with their needs. Unfortunately
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