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  2. Language-based learning disability - Wikipedia

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    Language-based learning disabilities or LBLD are "heterogeneous" neurological differences that can affect skills such as listening, reasoning, speaking, reading, writing, and math calculations. [1] It is also associated with movement, coordination, and direct attention.

  3. Communication accommodation theory - Wikipedia

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    There are speech and behavioral similarities and dissimilarities in all conversations. The way we perceive the speech and behaviors of another determines our evaluation of the conversation. Language and behaviors have the ability to communicate social status and group belonging between people in a conversation.

  4. List of disability-related terms with negative connotations

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    The following is a list of terms, used to describe disabilities or people with disabilities, which may carry negative connotations or be offensive to people with or without disabilities. Some people consider it best to use person-first language, for example "a person with a disability" rather than "a disabled person."

  5. Speech and language impairment - Wikipedia

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    School districts in the United States often have speech and language pathologists within a special education staff to work with students. Additionally, school districts can place students with speech and language disabilities in a resource room for individualized instruction. A combination of early intervention and individualized support has ...

  6. Emotional and behavioral disorders - Wikipedia

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    Students with internalizing behavior may also have a diagnosis of separation anxiety or another anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), specific or social phobia, obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, and/or an eating disorder. Teachers are more likely to write referrals for students that are overly disruptive.

  7. Augmentative and alternative communication - Wikipedia

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    Depending on the individual's physical status, recommendations of an alternative access method, a change in seating/positioning, a mounting system and/or communication aid adaptations may be needed. For example, someone with spastic arm movements may require a key guard on top of the keyboard or touchscreen to reduce the selection of non-target ...

  8. Developmental language disorder - Wikipedia

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    Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is identified when a child has problems with language development that continue into school age and beyond. The language problems have a significant impact on everyday social interactions or educational progress, and occur in the absence of autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability or a known biomedical condition.

  9. Social (pragmatic) communication disorder - Wikipedia

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    Speech therapy can help individuals who have communication disorders. Speech and language therapy treatment focuses on communication and social interaction. [8] Speech therapists can work with clients on communication in various settings. [9]