PSY 30312 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Dysgraphia, Number Sense, Dyscalculia
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Criteria according to dsm-5 for a learning disorder: Learning disorders: discrepancy between iq and achievement testing scores must be a 15 point discrepancy intelligence (wisc) and achievement (wiat) scores. Inaccurate or slow and effortful word reading: reading speed. Reads single words aloud incorrectly or slowly and hesitantly / frequently guesses words / has difficulty sounding out words. Difficulty in understanding the meaning of what is read: reading comprehension. May read text accurately but not understand the sequence, relationships, inferences, or deeper meanings of what is read. May add, omit, or substitute vowels or consonants. ** these criteria help us to rule out kids who are behind because they do not have the right opportunities ** Subtypes of learning disorders: dyslexia: difficulties with reading, dysgraphia: difficulties with written expression writing. Intact reading, but when kids with this disability go to product something in writing, there is a significant problem. Make multiple grammatical or punctuation errors within sentences.
