The Bridges to Practice training put on by NIFL stressed that LD students have average to above average intelligence.  A student with MR may have a LD, but the distinguishing factor of LD is average IQ.  

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[mailto:learningdisabilities-bounces at nifl.gov]On Behalf Of Arlyn Roffman
Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2007 9:15 PM
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Subject: [LearningDisabilities 1496] IQ and LD


Hi Katherine-

IDEA 2004 describes LD as ... a disorder in one or more of the basic
psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language,
spoken or written, which may manifest itself in an imperfect ability to
listen, think, speak, read, write, spell or do mathematical calculations.

The National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities definition is ....
LD is a general term that refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders
manifested by significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of
listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities.
These disorders are intrinsic to the individual, presumed to be due to
central nervous system dysfunction, and may occur across the life span.
Problems in self-regulatory behaviors, social perception, and social
interaction may exist with learning disabilities but do not, by themselves,
constitute a learning disability.Although learning disabilities may occur
concomitantly with other disabilities (e.g., sensory impairment, mental
retardation, serious emotional disturbance), or with extrinsic influences
(such as cultural differences, insufficient or inappropriate instruction),
they are not the result of those conditions or influences.



What does the state of Virginia say?
Arlyn


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