Psychological Issues in LearningDisabilities (LD 5350 00)

Term: 2026-27 Fall

Faculty

Anne-Marie Sladewski
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Schedule

Thu, 5:00 PM - 8:55 PM (9/3/2026 - 9/3/2026) Location: AMAIN ADMIN 2403
Thu, 5:00 PM - 8:55 PM (9/17/2026 - 9/17/2026) Location: AMAIN ADMIN 2403
Thu, 5:00 PM - 8:55 PM (10/1/2026 - 10/1/2026) Location: AMAIN ADMIN 2403
Thu, 5:00 PM - 8:55 PM (10/15/2026 - 10/15/2026) Location: AMAIN ADMIN 2403
Thu, 5:00 PM - 8:55 PM (10/29/2026 - 10/29/2026) Location: AMAIN ADMIN 2403
Thu, 5:00 PM - 8:55 PM (11/12/2026 - 11/12/2026) Location: AMAIN ADMIN 2403
Thu, 5:00 PM - 8:55 PM (12/10/2026 - 12/10/2026) Location: AMAIN ADMIN 2403

Description

Review of current psychological research on P-12 grade students with learning disabilities in speech/language, academic skills, attention, fine motor skills, and other functions. Emphasis on stage-related issues in several developmental domains: neurological, cognitive, and socio-emotional. Implications for development and learning are considered within the contexts of culture/ethnicity, family systems, and gender. Psychologically-based service delivery models for teaching and related professions are also discussed.