learners with

exceptionalities
Discussants :Ella Marie M. Portuzuela
Leora Kae Buenagua
Obj e c t i v e s :
a.)To describe various categories of
exceptional learners.
b.)To realize the essence of knowing learners
with exceptionalities to teaching strategy.
c.)To demonstrate "people-first" language
when referring to exceptional learners
 learners with
exceptionalities
describes an individual whose
physical , intellectual,or
behavioral performance
deviates substantially,either
higher or lower from ordinary
 Terminologies:
a.)IMPAIRMENT
-loss or abnormality of a psychological, physiological or
anatomical structure or function.
MICRO LEVEL(e.g.body organ)
b.)DISABILITY
-measureble impairment that interferes with persons
ability. For example:to walk,lift ,hear or learn.It may refer
to physical ,sensory or mental condition.
INDIVIDUAL LEVEL(e.g persons inability)
c.)HANDICAP
-disadvantage that occurs as a result of a disability or
impairment.The disadvantage in filling a role in life
relative to a peer group.
MACRO LEVEL(e.g.,societal)
Specific cognitive or academic
difficulties

1. Learning Disabilities
involves difficulties in specific cognitive process.Like
dyslexia(reading),dyscalculia(number operations),and
dysgraphia(writing)
Contradictory to
what we know that
Dislexic learners
read and write in
reverse
 Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is
neurobiological in origin. It is characterized by
difficulties with accurate and/or fluent word
recognition and by poor spelling and decoding
abilities. These difficulties typically result from a deficit
in the phonological component of language that is
often unexpected in relation to other cognitive
abilities and the provision of effective classroom
instruction.
 Specific cognitive or academic
difficulties

2.Attention-deficit
hyperactivity(ADHD)
1.Difficulty in focusing and maintaining attention.
2Recurrent hyperactive and impulsive behavior.
Specific cognitive or academic
difficulties

3. Speech and Communication

disorder
difficulties in spoken language, like voice
disoders,inability to produce the sound correctly.
 SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL and behavioral
difficulties

1. Autism
it is a condition manifested by
different levels of impaired social
interaction and communication,
repetitive behaviors, and limited
interests.
SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL and behavioral
difficulties
 SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL and behavioral
difficulties

2.Mental Retardation
it refers to significant sub-average
intelligence and deficits in adaptive
behavior.
SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL and behavioral
difficulties

3.Emotional/Conduct Disorder
involves the presence of emotional state.Children
with conduct disorder have a difficult time
following rules and behaving in a socially
acceptable way. Their behavior can be hostile and
sometimes physically violent.
 Physical disabilities and health
impairments
Physical and health impairments
1. Limited energy and strength
2. Reduced mental alertness
3 . Little muscle control
Example: Congenital Anomalies,impairments caused
by disease such as bone tuberculosis, and
impairments from other causes such as cerebral
palsy, amputation, and fractures or burns.

Severe and Multiple Disabilities

Presence of two or more different types of disabilities
 SENSORY IMPAIRMENTS
Visual Impairment
-malfunction of the eyes or optic nerves that prevent
normal vision even
myopia(nearsightedness)
hyperopia(farsightedness)
astigmatism

Hearing impairment
Malfunction of the ear or auditory nerves
 Giftedness
-students with gifts and talents perform or have
the capacity to perform at higher levels
compared to others of the same age ,experience
and environment in one or m ore domains
Six areas where giftedness could be found:
a.)Creative Thinking
b.)Leadership
c.)General Intellectual Ability
d.)Psychomotor
e.)Specific Academic Ability
f.)Visual Performing Arts
Characteristics:

a.Perfectionist and idealistic

b. Heightened sensitivity to their own
expectations and those of other
c.Maturity beyond age
d.Problem solvers
e.Abstract thinker
 DEALING LEARNERS WITH
EXCEPTIONALITIES
A. People-First Language-is used to speak
appropriately and respectfully about an
individual with a disability
avoiding generic label
emphasize abilities;not limitations
No euphemisms
No implication of illness of suffering
 DEALING WITH LEARNERS WITH
EXCEPTIONALITIES
•Brief and simple instructions

• Clear definition of course requirements, the dates of exams, and

deadline of assessments

• Handouts, visual aids and study guide

• Several examples and demonstrations

• Consultation time

• Asking and providing assisstance

• Encouragement

• Patience, Patience, Patience and Patience!

references:
https://dyslexiaadvocate.net/myth-vs-facts?fbclid=IwAR30J-
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https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/spot-dyslexia/?
fbclid=IwAR0orW0U4A2jUjVIoMQasIXbC0bOy4UCRhyodNYxw1cSBGG
fP6rrTEgtRQE
https://www.slideshare.net/jhanuz02/module-6-learners-with-
exceptionalities?
fbclid=IwAR3gZp5dv4kQyMCtzupPrEG84Z3_jilGjHDRccWUlNgUu9xU
grceouJ1anM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=de%20%20sktop&v=4E3Qf3Ko-
wA&fbclid=IwAR2l23e7NlH-
Nf3NNhdpruSs67YZo3qciNpBcOt5U9mV6Y9eaJPdj2RUJ8M
Thank You
for listening!