Psychology 2320A/B Chapter 10: Chapter 10 Psych.docx
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Chapter 10 psych subtle to sever, interfere with daily needs and communication cast shadow of failure and frustration. Adversely affect occupational life children/adolescents difficulties in language/learning medical, genetic and behavioural symptoms. Primary interest = impairments out of keeping with other aspects. Disturbance occurs early and not explained by social factors. One is scientific and clinical interest in understanding individuals who display specific deficits intelligence or other the other more applied = emphasis on needs to improve services to young people exhibiting deficits. Thomas = successful , but unable to read. Over years brain damage linked to behavioural symptoms such as speech problems learning difficulties and inattention. Brain dysfunction assumed etiology downplayed to help understand characteristics of learns and education remediation of learning deficits. Education for all handicapped children act of 1975: influence on field of language and learning disorders/disabilities individuals with disabilities education act (idea): definition of learning disability impact on educational system, families and clinicians.
