Definitions of Learning Disability
Learning Disabilities Association of Canada (2002). Official definition of learning disabilities. Retrieved from http://www.ldac-acta.ca/learn-more/ld-defined/official-definition-of-learning-disabilities
National Center for Learning Disabilities (n.d.). What are learning disabilities? Retrieved from http://www.ncld.org/types-learning-disabilities/what-is-ld/what-are-learning-disabilities
National Center for Learning Disabilities (n.d.). What are learning disabilities? Retrieved from http://www.ncld.org/types-learning-disabilities/what-is-ld/what-are-learning-disabilities
Definitions of Dysgraphia
Education Portal (n.d.). What is dysgraphia? - symptoms, treatment & definition. Retrieved from http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/what-is-dysgraphia-symptoms-treatment-definition.html#lesson
National Center for Learning Disabilities (n.d.). What is dysgraphia? Retrieved from http://www.ncld.org/types-learning-disabilities/dysgraphia/what-is-dysgraphia
National Center for Learning Disabilities (n.d.). What is dysgraphia? Retrieved from http://www.ncld.org/types-learning-disabilities/dysgraphia/what-is-dysgraphia
Symptoms of Dysgraphia
Betta, A.D. & Cristina, R (2006). Lexical learning and dysgraphia in group of adults with developmental dyslexia. Cognitive Neuropsychology, 23(3), 376-400.
Deuel, R., Sheffield, B. & Hanbury King, D. (2014). Dysgraphia: The handwriting learning disability. Retrieved from: http://www.ldao.ca/introduction-to-ldsadhd/ldsadhs-in-depth/articles/about-lds/dysgraphia-the-handwriting-learning-disability/
LDA - Learning Disabilities Association of America http://ldaamerica.org/types-of-learning-disabilities/dysgraphia/
Mather, D.S. (2003). Dyslexia and dysgraphia: More than written language difficulties in common. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 36(4), 307-317.
NCLD – National Center for Learning Disabilities http://www.ncld.org/types-learning-disabilities/dysgraphia/common-warning-signs-of-dysgraphia-in-college-students-and-adults
Steinbach (2008). Dysgraphia: More than just bad handwriting. Retrieved from: http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/a-23-2008-02-06-voa2-83139487/129237.html.
Synapse – Autism-help.org http://www.autism-help.org/index.html
Deuel, R., Sheffield, B. & Hanbury King, D. (2014). Dysgraphia: The handwriting learning disability. Retrieved from: http://www.ldao.ca/introduction-to-ldsadhd/ldsadhs-in-depth/articles/about-lds/dysgraphia-the-handwriting-learning-disability/
LDA - Learning Disabilities Association of America http://ldaamerica.org/types-of-learning-disabilities/dysgraphia/
Mather, D.S. (2003). Dyslexia and dysgraphia: More than written language difficulties in common. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 36(4), 307-317.
NCLD – National Center for Learning Disabilities http://www.ncld.org/types-learning-disabilities/dysgraphia/common-warning-signs-of-dysgraphia-in-college-students-and-adults
Steinbach (2008). Dysgraphia: More than just bad handwriting. Retrieved from: http://learningenglish.voanews.com/content/a-23-2008-02-06-voa2-83139487/129237.html.
Synapse – Autism-help.org http://www.autism-help.org/index.html
Implications in the Learning Environment
Deslandes, R., Royer, E., Potvin, P., & Leclerc, D. (1999). Patterns of home and school partnerships for general and special education at the secondary level. Exceptional Children, 65(4), 496-506.
Field, S., Sarver, M. D., & Shaw, S. F. (2003). Self-determination a key to success in postsecondary education for students with learning disabilities. Remedial and Special Education, 24(6), 339-349.
Hetzroni, O. E., & Shrieber, B. (2004). Word processing as an assistive technology tool for enhancing academic outcomes of students with writing disabilities in the general classroom. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 37(2), 143-154.
Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario. (2011). What are LDs? Retrieved May 6, 2014, from http://www.ldao.ca/introduction-to-ldsadhd/introduction-to-ldsadhd/what-are-lds/
Rosenblum, S., Weiss, P., & Parush, S. (2004). Handwriting evaluation for developmental dysgraphia: Process versus product. Reading and Writing, 17(5), 433-458.
Stein, M., & Lounsbury, B. (2004). A child with a learning disability: Navigating school-based services. Pediatrics, 114(6), 1432-1436.
Field, S., Sarver, M. D., & Shaw, S. F. (2003). Self-determination a key to success in postsecondary education for students with learning disabilities. Remedial and Special Education, 24(6), 339-349.
Hetzroni, O. E., & Shrieber, B. (2004). Word processing as an assistive technology tool for enhancing academic outcomes of students with writing disabilities in the general classroom. Journal of Learning Disabilities, 37(2), 143-154.
Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario. (2011). What are LDs? Retrieved May 6, 2014, from http://www.ldao.ca/introduction-to-ldsadhd/introduction-to-ldsadhd/what-are-lds/
Rosenblum, S., Weiss, P., & Parush, S. (2004). Handwriting evaluation for developmental dysgraphia: Process versus product. Reading and Writing, 17(5), 433-458.
Stein, M., & Lounsbury, B. (2004). A child with a learning disability: Navigating school-based services. Pediatrics, 114(6), 1432-1436.
Implications in the Workplace
Gerber, P. J., Price, L. A., Mulligan, R., & Shessel, I. (2004). Beyond transition: Journal of Learning Disabilities, 37(4), 283–291.
Goss, D. (2010). Workplace issues of college-educated adults with learning disabilities. In M. Ficksman, & J. U. Adelizzi, The Clinical Practice of Educational Therapy: A Teaching Model. New York: Routledge.
Shier, M., Graham, J. R., & Jones, M. E. (2009). Barriers to employment as experienced by disabled people:a qualitative analysis in Calgary and Regina, Canada. Disability & Society, 24(1), 63–75.
Goss, D. (2010). Workplace issues of college-educated adults with learning disabilities. In M. Ficksman, & J. U. Adelizzi, The Clinical Practice of Educational Therapy: A Teaching Model. New York: Routledge.
Shier, M., Graham, J. R., & Jones, M. E. (2009). Barriers to employment as experienced by disabled people:a qualitative analysis in Calgary and Regina, Canada. Disability & Society, 24(1), 63–75.
Accommodations
Barton, S. M. (2003). Classroom accommodations for students with dyslexia. Learning Disabilities Journal, 13(1), 10-14
Crouch, A., & Jakubecy, J. (2007). Dysgraphia: How it affects a student’s performance and and what can be done about it. Teaching Exceptional Children Plus, 3(3), 1-13.
Editors of Careers Portal. (n.d.). Dysgraphia. Retrieved from http://www.careersportal.ie/disability/az.php?ed_sub_cat_id=75&parent=20#.U7L15bEzrAk
Ellis, A. W. (1988). Normal writing processes and peripheral acquired dysgraphias. Language and Cognitive Processes, 2, 99-127.
Graham, N. L., Patterson, K., & Hodges, J. R. (1997). Progressive dysgraphia: Co-occurrence of central and peripheral impairments. Cognitive Neuropsychology, 14(7), 975-1005.
Jones, S. (1998). Accommodations and modifications for students with handwriting problems and/or dysgraphia. Retrieved from http://www.resourceroom.net/readspell/dysgraphia.asp
NCLD Editorial Team. (n.d.). What is dysgraphia? | Writing disability. Retrieved from http://www.ncld.org/types-learning-disabilities/dysgraphia/what-is-dysgraphia
Richards, R. G. (2008). Dysgraphia: A student's perspective on writing. Retrieved from http://www.readingrockets.org/article/22746
Crouch, A., & Jakubecy, J. (2007). Dysgraphia: How it affects a student’s performance and and what can be done about it. Teaching Exceptional Children Plus, 3(3), 1-13.
Editors of Careers Portal. (n.d.). Dysgraphia. Retrieved from http://www.careersportal.ie/disability/az.php?ed_sub_cat_id=75&parent=20#.U7L15bEzrAk
Ellis, A. W. (1988). Normal writing processes and peripheral acquired dysgraphias. Language and Cognitive Processes, 2, 99-127.
Graham, N. L., Patterson, K., & Hodges, J. R. (1997). Progressive dysgraphia: Co-occurrence of central and peripheral impairments. Cognitive Neuropsychology, 14(7), 975-1005.
Jones, S. (1998). Accommodations and modifications for students with handwriting problems and/or dysgraphia. Retrieved from http://www.resourceroom.net/readspell/dysgraphia.asp
NCLD Editorial Team. (n.d.). What is dysgraphia? | Writing disability. Retrieved from http://www.ncld.org/types-learning-disabilities/dysgraphia/what-is-dysgraphia
Richards, R. G. (2008). Dysgraphia: A student's perspective on writing. Retrieved from http://www.readingrockets.org/article/22746
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