Specific Learning Disability

Chapter 4 titled “How Specific Learning Disability (SLD) Manifests in Writing” discussed the subtypes of writing disability: dysgraphia, dyslexia, and oral language impairment. Chapter 4 articulates how writing difficulties manifest developmentally in the areas of handwriting, spelling, and written expression. The chapter further reviews the key elements to consider when identifying a SLD in writing. The chapter also provided examples and recommendations for handwriting, writing skills and written expression treatments.
From my chapter reading what resonated with me the most was the statement that declared that the prevalence of writing disabilities appears to be similar to that of reading disabilities however, writing disabilities tend to be under diagnosed. The reason for this under diagnosis is that students with writing disabilities often have other disorders in reading, math and/or behavior. As a future school psychologist it is imperative to conduct a comprehensive evaluation from a diagnostic approach that includes both standardized and informal assessments. During the conduction of an assessment it is vital to observe the students writing as well as collect writing samples from their classroom educator. As discussed within our classroom lecture a writing sample can be easily given during an assessment. The writing sample provided by …show more content…
When the school psychologist is informed of the all concerns present an assessment can be designed to address all major domains of concerns. Once the assessment is completed the evaluation can identify the basis of impairment and recommend appropriate interventions. A key element to keep in mind is that not all students recommended for testing will come with data collection. Therefore, it is important for school psychologist to probe and collect the necessary information needed to support a successful