PSYC 3410 Study Guide - Learning Disability, White Matter, Asperger Syndrome
15 Apr 2013
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Although there are support for students entering post secondary school for people with learning disability, people with non-verbal learn disability (nld) are not provided with as much research as ld. This affects those with nld with social and emotional issues. Associated with damage in white matter of brain in right hemisphere. Recent research suggests nld may form a milder syndrome on austism /aspergers disorder. 0. 5 1% of general population have nld People with nld range average on verbal vocab and comprehension on iq scores. However there is a big discrepancy between verbal and performance iq with verbal iq score often significantly higher than performance iq. Causing organization skills problems which are problematic for the student life. Social issues occur due to not being able to pick up subtle body language. Can lead to awkwardness/getting bullied or out casted. Social emotional functioning and mental health issues for those with nld. Little research shows nld people have disruptive behaviour.
