Understanding and Supporting Learners with Disabilities
Paula Lombardi, University of New Hampshire
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Last Update: 2024
Publisher: University of New Hampshire
Language: English
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Reviews
Reviewed by Micah Walker, Instructional Faculty, Western Oregon University on 12/23/24
Key definitions are provided at the beginning of the text. Index/glossary not included. read more
Reviewed by Micah Walker, Instructional Faculty, Western Oregon University on 12/23/24
Comprehensiveness
Key definitions are provided at the beginning of the text. Index/glossary not included.
Content Accuracy
Please note the state specificity in this text. Could easily be adapted to include different states. The general IDEA information is also embedded.
Relevance/Longevity
Could easily be adapted based on changes in state law/updated resources. The instructional strategies and overall supports are aligned with sustainable long term practices.
Clarity
Material is written in a way that is accessible for undergraduate students.
Consistency
The text includes a consistent format with each disability category receiving a chapter that follows a distinct pattern.
Modularity
Since each disability is a chapter, it could easily be utilized in parts.
Organization/Structure/Flow
Layout is clean, organized, and the embedded links are clickable and provide access to additional resources.
Interface
Images, videos, and graphics were clear.
Grammatical Errors
I did not find any grammatical errors.
Cultural Relevance
No offensive content, would suggest pairing with a culturally responsive framework and intersectionality framework.
CommentsI think this is an accessible usable text that could be supplemented with additional readings for a lower division introduction to SPED course. The individual chapters and broad overview of IDEA and eligibility categories are presented in a clear, consistent, and organized fashion.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Resources and Copyright Notice
- IDEA Definitions
- Identification/Diagnosis
- Prevalence
- Etiology
- Characteristics and Impact on Learning
- Adaptive Behavior
- Interventions, Learning Strategies, Teaching Methods and Accommodations
- Assistive Technology
- Systems of Support
- Specific Learning Disability
- Dyslexia
- Dyscalculia
- Dysgraphia
- Intellectual Disability and Development Disability
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Emotional Disturbance
- ADHD
- Orthopedic Impairments
- Other Health Impairments
- Multiple Disabilities
- Visual Impairments/Blindness
- Deaf/Hard of Hearing
- Deaf Blindness
- Speech and Language Impairement
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Assistive Technologies to Support Students with ADHD
- Appendix
- Updates
About the Book
This book is a cloned version of Understanding and Supporting Learners with Disabilities by Paula Lombardi, published using Pressbooks under a CC BY-NC-SA (Attribution NonCommercial ShareAlike) license. It may differ from the original.
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Paula Lombardi, University of New Hampshire