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reading disability

Reading disorder Neurology A difficulty in learning to read despite normal IQ and opportunity to learn with competent instruction, in absence of general health problems, emotional disturbances or sensory defects. See Dyslexia.
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The main aim of this study is to determine the effectiveness of audio-recording method on reading disability. For this purpose, the following questions were sought to be answered: "What are the effects of audio-recording method on eliminating reading disability?" and "What are the effects of this method on attitudes toward reading?".
The preliminary survey reported that the same 33% (n = 27) of the pre-service teachers were willing to include a student with a reading disability. By the end of the course, 99% of the preservice teachers were willing to include a student with a reading disability in their general education classrooms.
The recommendations of Beatty and Davis (1998) regarding avoiding discrepancies in print reading disability statistics were considered in the formation of the key question related to difficulty reading.
A team led by Gruen found that variants of a gene known as DCDC2 frequently occur in individuals diagnosed with a serious reading disability but not in their immediate-family members who don't have a reading problem.
Working memory, inhibitory control, and reading disability. Memory and Cognition, 28, 12-20.
With the help of specialized laser printers that accommodate large print, Braille translation software and TextAloud software that provides one-step production of MP3 audio files, students that are blind, visually impaired or have a reading disability have additional resources at their disposal.
Persistent arithmetic, reading, or arithmetic and reading disability. Annals of Dyslexia, 49, 45-70.
That might include non-pharmacologic interventions, such as providing resource room time with a reading specialist if a reading disability is determined and giving the child strategies aimed at reducing distraction and decreasing hyperactivity.
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