Foundations Of Learning Disabilities: A Primer For Counselors
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Course Study Description
CCEUS45 - Foundations Of Learning Disabilities: A Primer For Counselors. [10 contact hours] - [$50.00 - NO OTHER COURSE FEES APPLY] This course provides the following: Overview of Learning Disabilities provides background on the LD field and answers the questions of "What is it?" "What causes it?" "What is the prognosis of the person who has the condition?" and "What resources are available to help deal with the condition?" Tools for Diagnosis and Assessment includes guidelines for identifying learning disabilities and make requests for testing... advice on talking with parents...descriptions of diagnostic tests... suggestions for developing an IEP... and lists of accommodations. Early Childhood Education for At-Risk Students covers advice on special education services from birth to age five... the components of an effective early childhood education program... tips for parents of young at-risk children... and parent-child activities. Strategies for Classroom Management presents tips on how to prevent and handle misbehavior... room arrangements that foster positive behavior... guidelines on using rewards effectively... types of challenging students... and "20 Tips for Successful Classroom Management." Solutions to Specific Problems gives you ready-to-use tools and techniques for helping students with visual perception and auditory processing problems... conceptual difficulties... memory deficits... dyslexia... attention deficits... poor social skills... low self-esteem... poor work and study habits... and common classroom problems related to LD. Guidelines for Interventions in Specific Academic Areas features practical techniques, lessons and worksheets for teaching reading... writing... spelling... math... and speech... plus graded word lists, alphabet cards, cursive writing activities, sample word problems, and more. Adolescents and Adults with Learning Disabilities offers timely help on transition IEPs... work-study programs... services for students going to college... teaching students to be their own advocates... and adult education opportunities. The Role of the Family includes tips on supervising homework... helping at school... worthwhile activities at home... and counselor handouts for parents of children with LD.
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Course Outcomes
TEXT [Required Reading To Be Prepared For The Exam]
Complete Learning Disabilities
Handbook: Ready-to-Use Strategies & Activities for Teaching Students with
Learning Disabilities, New Second Edition
by
Joan M. Harwell (Author) $20.97
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Examination
Request your examination when you feel prepared. All examinations consist of both True-False and Multiple-Choice items with five answers. You must score 80% on the exam to gain the contact hours. When you receive your exam, read each question carefully, choose the BEST answer and circle the letter of the answer you choose. Return the exam in the self-addressed envelope provided. It will be scored within 48 hours of the receipt of your course fees. Results will be e-mailed to you as soon as they are available. A letter of congratulations, a certificate from CounselingCEUsOnline, and an official transcript will be mailed to you. Examinations will not be returned to the student. Records of your scores will be maintained by CounselingCEUsOnline and will be available for you for a $5.00 transcript fee. Request your examination by mail from:
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