Chapter Nine: Adolescents and Adults with Learning Disabilities and Related Mild Disabilities

1. Chapter Nine: Adolescents and Adults with Learning Disabilities and Related Mild Disabilities Kimberly Atias, Nancy Schaefer, Theresa YurkaninSPED 563: Instruction & Remediation Techniques in Special EducationTuesday, August 3, 2010

2. Characteristics of AdolescentsFreedom and Independence vs. Security and DependenceRapid Physical ChangesDeveloping SexualityPeer PressureSelf-Consciousness Adolescents with Learning Disabilities and Related Mild Disabilities 286

3. Cultural and Linguistic DiversityPassive LearningPoor Self-conceptSocial and Behavioral ProblemsAttention DifficultiesLack of Motivation Characteristics of Adolescents with Learning Disabilities 287

4. Challenges for Adolescents with LD and Related Mild Disabilities85% of students with LD are placed in the general education classrooms for at least a portion of the day. Problems with this are: - complex content-area curriculum - a large gap between the student’s skills - demands of the classroom - IDEA 2004 and No Child Left Behind (NCLB-2001) required standards- based, high stakes testing Special Issues at the Secondary Level 290

5. Transition: change in status from student to adultIDEA 2004 requires that by the student's 16th year IEP:1. transition goals that address T.E.E.L. are in place2. students receive transition services3. student receives in writing a statement informing them of their rights at the age of majority Transition Legislation for Secondary Students 287

6. 1. Current levels of achievement2. Interests and aptitude3. Post-school goals4. Transition activities5. Responsible parties6. Review Content of the Transition Plan 287

7. Competitive Employment Vocational Training Apprenticeship STUDENT INPUT Post-secondary/ College Attendance Supported Employment Developing Transition Plans 287

8. Functional Skills Life Skills Basic Academic Skills Mathematics and Reading Tutorial Programs Functional Skills/Life Skills Instruction Work – Study Programs Approaches to Teaching Adolescents With Learning Disabilities/Related Mild Disabilities 287

9. 20% Drop Out 57% Diploma 6% Unknown 7% Certificate What Happens to High School Students with Learning Disabilities? 308

10. Give a man a fish and feed him for a day. Teach a man to fish and feed him for a lifetime. Learning Strategies Instruction 287

11. Describe the Learning Strategy Model the Learning Strategy Pre-test Verbally Rehearse Generalization Post-test Practice the Strategy (I) Practice the Strategy (C) Steps for Teaching Learning Strategies 287

12. Postsecondary Programs 308

13. IDEA 2004 ADA Americans With DisabilitiesSection 504 of Rehabilitation Act Legislation and Accommodations in College Programs 309

14. PACE - National-Louis University, IllinoisTHRESHOLD - Lesley University, Massachusetts Nondegree Transitional Programs 311

15. Social and Survival SkillsOrganizational SkillsVocational and Career CounselingPersonal FinancesSelf-Esteem and Independence Adults Living with Learning Disabilities 313

16. Vita Education ServicesEducational programs for Bucks County adults, adolescents and families http://www.vitaeducation.org Doylestown 215-345-8322 Bensalem 215-245-1798, ext. 15, 18, 21Bucks County CHADD Children and Adults With ADDhttp://www.chadd.org 215-736-1541Literacy Volunteershttp://www.literacyvolunteers.org 1-800-448-8878 Literacy Organizations and Support Groups 314