What is Oppositional Defiant Disorder?
Oppositional Defiant Disorder is, in my book, a red flag. It is an indication that there is something else going on. I have never… seen a kid that meets criteria for ODD and did not meet criteria for some other diagnosis. It is as if the oppositional and defiant behavior is a coping strategy for […]
What is Moderate General Learning Disability?
A student with a moderate general learning disability is likely to display significant delay in reaching developmental milestones. These students may have impaired development and learning ability in respect of basic literacy and numeracy, language and communication, mobility and leisure skills, motor co-ordination and social and personal development. Many students with moderate general learning disabilities […]
What is Mild General Learning Disabilities?
Students with Mild General Learning Difficulties (MGLD) have significantly below-average general intellectual functioning (Griffin & Shevlin 2011; NCSE 2014; Westwood 2015). This is reflected in a slow rate of maturation, reduced learning capacity and inadequate social adjustment. MGLD may also manifest itself in delayed conceptual development, difficulties in expressing ideas and feelings in words, a […]
What is Global Language Disorder?
Some students have global language disorder and experience difficulties with both receptive and expressive language. Global language disorders affect both the understanding and use of language. Strategies for Learning and Teaching Teach an understanding of words and concepts through the use of actual objects and progress from the concrete to the abstract. Consistently check understanding. […]
What is Functional Assessment?
Does your child get into trouble in class? Are trips to the principal’s office common but unproductive? If so, you might be curious about new ways to address your child’s behavior. It may be time to ask the school to conduct a functional assessment, also known as a functional behavior assessment (FBA). What a Functional […]
