Introduction to Specific Learning Disorders Part 2: Dyscalculia & Dyspraxia
DESCRIPTION
A specific learning disability that affects a student’s ability to understand numbers and learn math facts, Dyscalculia has implications for students across curriculum areas. Dyspraxia, a disorder that is characterised by difficulty in muscle control, which causes problems with movement and coordination, language and speech, can affect learning outcomes.
This webinar will:
– Provide an overview of dyscalculia and dyspraxia
– Identify the signs and symptoms
– Provide teaching strategies to support students to engage in learning
APST
1.2 Understand how learners learn
1.5 Differentiate teaching to meet the specific learning needs of learners across the full range of abilities
3.3 Use teaching strategies
This webinar is the second in a series of four specifically designed to assist primary and secondary school staff, to develop their knowledge about specific learning difficulties.
Presented by:- Gail Preston
B.Ed, GDSE, MEPA, TEACCH Certified Practitioner