SPE520 Characteristics of Children and Adolescents with Learning Disabilities

This course investigates current issues in the field of learning disabilities and offers developmental, behavioral, cognitive and neuropsychological perspectives with regard to normal development and disorders. Particular attention is given to disorders in the areas of perception, memory, attention, linguistics and metacognition. Academic disorders in the areas of reading, written language and mathematics are emphasized. Implications of multilingual and multicultural issues on screening, assessment and identification are addressed. Various intervention models and theories are introduced. Students are required to complete a minimum of 15 hours of clinical experiences as part of this course. PrerequisiteSs): SPE500. 3 semester hours