Characteristics and Interventions for Students with Learning Disabilities

Catalog description

This course explores evidence-based interventions and instructional strategies to support academic achievement, social- emotional development, and overall well-being for students with learning disabilities in educational settings. Students will examine the diverse nature of learning disabilities, including dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and specific learning disorders in reading, writing, and mathematics. Emphasis will be placed on the impact of learning disabilities on cognitive processing, academic performance, self-esteem, and psychosocial functioning.