what do they test a child with a learing disability in cleveland primary school
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Speaking in very general terms, schools usually give a child a basic IQ test, and compare those results to basic achievement test results. The IQ test is an indication of cognitive ability/potential, the achievement test shows what level a child is currently performing at. If their achievement is a lot lower than their IQ, it's a good indication that the child isn't learning all they're capable of.
There are many more specific tests that can also be given to children, depending upon WHAT area they're weaker in. For example, if a child is struggling to read, and vision tests don't show eye problems, and the child's hearing is okay, then a school might give a test of phonological processing, like the CTOPP... It can indicate if a child understands letter to sound correlation, etc. If a child struggles with writing, there are other tests that can be given. A lot depends on what weaknesses a child shows.
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There are many more specific tests that can also be given to children, depending upon WHAT area they're weaker in. For example, if a child is struggling to read, and vision tests don't show eye problems, and the child's hearing is okay, then a school might give a test of phonological processing, like the CTOPP... It can indicate if a child understands letter to sound correlation, etc. If a child struggles with writing, there are other tests that can be given. A lot depends on what weaknesses a child shows.
I would like to invite you to join and repost your question, with more background information about your daughter, in Greatschools Learning and Attention Difficulties Group at community.greatschools.net/gro
i want to know how they test a child to know if they have a ld. my daughter is 7yrs old
Hi. I'm not in Oklahoma, but I have a son with some LDs. Your question is a bit confusing... How old is your child? If you haven't had a child tested yet, how do you know he/she is a child with a learning disability? Are you asking do they test children for suspected learning disabilities, or exactly which tests do they give a child? I'll be happy to try and answer in more detail, once I know what you're trying to find out.
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