scholarly journals An exploratory study to investigate different methods for teaching sight vocabulary to people with learning disabilities of different aetiologies

1995 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lynda Hill
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Sight Vocabulary

The Effects of Using a Writer in Examinations on Senior Students With and Without Learning Disabilities

1996 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-69
Author(s):  
Paul Whiting
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Empirical Research ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Students With Learning Disabilities ◽  
Written Compositions ◽  
Pattern Of Performance ◽  
Senior Students

Provision of a writer for students with learning disabilities in examinations is still controversial among some academics and teachers. This is partly due to a lack of empirical research demonstrating the effects of such provisions on the performance of the student with learning disabilities compared to that of the student without learning disabilities. This study addressed the question of equity in the granting of such a provision, by reviewing the literature on the factors relevant to the written compositions of students with learning disabilities. An exploratory study of the examination scripts of students with learning disabilities and students without learning disabilities was conducted. The scripts were produced with and without the provision of a writer. The study revealed that while students with learning disabilities performed considerably better when using a writer, students without learning disabilities appeared to perform worse. A follow-up questionnaire explored some possible reasons for this pattern of performance. The paper concludes that, while there are still unresolved problems surrounding the use of a writer, such a provision for students with learning disabilities may not put students without learning disabilities at a comparative disadvantage, and so may be accepted as equitable. Further research is suggested.

An exploratory study of Behavioural Specialist experiences of involving service users in the development of their positive behavioural support plans

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 160-174 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bethany Kruger ◽  
Ruth Northway
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Learning Disability ◽  
Thematic Analysis ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Service Users ◽  
Exploratory Research ◽  
Challenging Behaviour ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Behavioural Support

There is limited research that explores the experiences of how behavioural specialists actively involve people with a learning disability and challenging behaviour in the development of their positive behavioural support (PBS) plan. Accordingly, this exploratory research study aimed to explore this little understood area of practice. Methods: The study included semi-structured interviews comprised of nine Behavioural Specialists in three focus groups across two health boards. A descriptive thematic analysis study. Findings: Three major themes and 11 minor themes were identified illustrating how people with learning disabilities and behaviours that challenge were involved in developing their PBS plan. Significantly, the themes illustrated the complexity of truly involving service users in the process. Conclusion: Inclusion of people with a learning disability and behaviours that challenge in their PBS plan poses significant challenges. Person-centred care struggles to be truly embedded in the PBS model.

Learning Disabilities Among Deaf Populations

1971 ◽  
Vol 37 (8) ◽  
pp. 573-577 ◽  
Author(s):  
David Auxter
Keyword(s):  
Learning Disabilities ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Muscular Strength ◽  
Motor Planning ◽  
Neuromuscular Control ◽  
Learning Ability ◽  
Academic Learning ◽  
Motor Speed ◽  
Motor Fitness ◽  
Hand Eye Coordination

This investigation attempted to identify perceptual-motor characteristics which might account for, or attribute to, the differences in academic learning ability in deaf populations of comparable CA and IQ. This exploratory study included an investigation of the following dimensions: sensory avenues of kinesthesis and vision, tasks of hand-eye coordination, gross body coordination, motor speed and planning, physical and motor fitness, and the balancing mechanism. The findings of the study indicated that significant differences existed between the groups on tasks involving muscular strength, motor speed, and motor planning, and also on tasks which involved greater integration of neuromuscular control. No significant differences were found between groups on tasks involving the balancing mechanism or sensory utilization. Comments are made on the feasibility of programs to ameliorate reported deficiencies.

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