Learning
Disability (LD)
A learning
disability is a condition which causes discrepancy between achievement
and potential in individuals with average or above average
intelligence. This disorder may manifest itself in
problems in listening, speaking, reading, writing, spelling,
remembering, or problem solving.
If
you have been consistently exhibiting any of the following
characteristics, you may be struggling with an undiagnosed
learning disability.
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Reading
problems
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Math
problems
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Spelling
problems
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Poor
writing
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Frequent
confusion about written or verbal information
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Difficulty
in formulating thought for speech or for writing
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Difficulty
in establishing relationships between ideas
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Reversals,
omissions, deletions of letters and words
Program
Components
Rio
Hondo College DSP&S provides the following services for LD
students:
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Academic
accommodations
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Referrals
to campus resources
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Advocacy
to faculty and staff
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Basic
skill classes/orientation
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Priority
registration
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Learning
disabilities screening
Our
LD Specialists provide disability management counseling for
disability awareness, learning and time management strategies,
self-advocacy skills, and interpretation of evaluation reports.
For
more information contact:
Judy
Marks, LD Specialist, at (562) 692-0921 ext.3613
Pat
McConnell, LD/High Tech Specialist, at (562) 692-0921
ext.3612 |
