PSY341H1 Chapter 11: psy341 - chapter 11 learning disabilities.doc
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Dsm-iv-tr replaces learning disabilities with learning disorders and communication disorders. Hidden disorder \ need to convince others that is legitimate problem. Can be specific or affect narrow range of ability. Main characteristic: not performing up to expected level in school. 1960s: parents and educators implored need for diagnostic category since not mr. Communication disorders difficulty producing sounds, using spoken language to communicate, or understanding what other people say. Dsm-iv-tr subcategories: expressive language disorder deficits in expression despite normal comprehension of speech. Specific language impairment occurs when child"s language matures at 12 months behind their chronological age and not associated with another known disorder. Normal variants in language development make it difficult to predict whether early communication problems will become major problems later on. Discrepancy between what child understands and what he/she able. Lack of comprehension and absence of feedback reduces verbal output \ interferes with development of articulation skills. Problems in functional connections between brain areas.
