The Role Of The Development Of Children With Learning...

Introduction This final week’s had us stop for a moment and focus upon a reflection of our achievements and demonstrate competency in this course’s objectives. From our assigned readings; research and class discussions we explored the important influence of the development of their children with learning disabilities (LD) and their families. Furthermore we learned that the culture of the school, it organizational, it’s overall environment can effect students with LDs either positively or negatively (Smith, 2004). Our first DQ question further explored the importance of family by asking what are some important elements in parent-child interaction that affect achievement for students with learning disabilities and why is it important to†¦show more content†¦Each environment being on the same page, working in a partnership with the same goal, making sure the child achieves both their learning and social goals. As noted in our assigned reading this week fr om Learning Disabilities: The Interaction of Students and Their Environments (2004). â€Å" No one can put in as many hours, be as committed to a child, or be as potent an influence as a parent. Professionals must encourage parent to become involved and enhance their advocacy and intervention efforts.† One final point that I believe is worth mentioning from the text reading, as educators, we must always be sensitive to parent’s circumstances, cultures, values and beliefs, and socio-economic status. Provide them with information on to communicate with children more productively, how to assist them with homework, etc. As educators, we must understand that sometimes parents are not able to provide the necessary supports needed, especially in difficult times. This is when we need to let them know that they re services that can help in the community, but more importantly, we can be there to help them (Smith, 2004). As noted in the text reading, the physical, interaction patterns and organizational environments of a school setting can affect students with learning disabilities in either a negative or positive. The climate of the school setting is key factor in assisting a student with LD to achieve their academic and social goals (Smith, 2004). From my