Chapter 6 Quiz

The “wait-to-fail” model waits until the gap between IQ and achievement is wide enough to be noticeable.

The U.S. Department of Education’s definition of learning disabilities presumes that such a disability is a result of cultural, or economic disadvantages.

Andrew is a student who is reported to be “twice exceptional.” This indicates that he can be labeled both gifted and learning disabled.

Learning disabilities may manifest themselves in a child’s imperfect ability to listen, speak, and think.

Although they may share some common characteristics, children who have learning disabilities represent a wide range of needs and abilities.

The RTI approach. allows for early intervention based on the child’s needs.

Kirk was the researcher who coined the term learning disabilities in 1962.

The category “learning disabilities” was originally conceived of as a heterogeneous group of students who shared in common learning problems stemming from  a neurological basis.

Dyslexia is a problem in the area of math calculations.

Students identified as having a learning disability who do not have a clear neurological basis for their disability are said to have explained underachievement.