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Effects of Cognitive Impairments on Learning & Life - Chapter Summary
Studying the effects of cognitive impairments on learning and life is a simple process using this chapter. Explore bite-sized lessons created by top instructors to gain greater insight into cognitive disabilities, cognitive processes in learning and much more. Once you've finished this chapter, you will be able to:
- Define and list types and examples of cognitive processes in learning
- Discuss the characteristics and management of cognitive disabilities
- Explain the impact cognitive impairments have on human growth and development
- Describe the diagnosis and treatment of developmental cognitive delay in children
- Share ways cognitive disabilities differ in children and adults
- List and discuss the effects of cognitive impairments through the lifespan
This chapter offers all the tools and resources you need to gain full comprehension of the impact cognitive impairments have on learning and life. In addition to bite-sized lessons, enjoy access to quizzes and an exam that can test your knowledge of the material. Our subject-matter experts can answer any questions you have about topics covered in the lessons. Around-the-clock access to this chapter lets you study whenever your schedule permits.
1. Cognitive Processes in Learning: Types, Definition & Examples
Explore the cognitive processes your brain is going through right now to learn information. We'll define key terms and discuss the two leading theories.
2. Cognitive Disability: Characteristics & Management
There are a variety of recognized cognitive disabilities ranging from mild to severe. This lesson will review the characteristics of cognitive disabilities and provide some suggestions for managing and caring for people with such disabilities.
3. Effects of Cognitive Impairments on Human Growth & Development
Cognitive impairments can have far-reaching issues for many people. But how exactly do they impact physical, intellectual, and social development? In this lesson, we explore the effects of cognitive impairments on human development.
4. Developmental Cognitive Delay in Children: Definition & Explanation
Not all children develop equally. In this lesson you'll find a discussion of how cognitive developmental delay is diagnosed and treated as well as an overview of a few of the risk factors. A short quiz follows.
5. Cognitive Disability in Children vs. Adults
This lesson will review some of the major cognitive disabilities that can present themselves in children and adults. In addition to defining cognitive disabilities, the lesson will also differentiate between mild and severe cognitive disabilities.
6. Effects of Cognitive Impairments Through the Lifespan
What are cognitive impairments, and what challenges do people with them face throughout their lives? In this lesson, we'll take a big picture view of cognitive impairments, examining how they impact a person's life in childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.
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Other chapters within the MTTC Cognitive Impairment (056): Practice & Study Guide course
- Normal & Abnormal Human Growth & Development
- Factors Impacting Development & Learning
- Characteristics of Cognitive Impairments
- Types of Assessment for Students with Cognitive Impairments
- Conducting Assessments for Students with Cognitive Impairments
- Interpreting & Communicating Educational Assessment Results
- Identifying & Planning for Students with Individualized Education Plans
- Instructional Planning in Special Education
- Strategies for Learning Environment Management in Special Education
- Individualizing Instruction for Students with Cognitive Impairments
- Teaching Communication Skills In Special Education
- Self-Advocacy for Students with Impairments
- Curriculum & Teaching Strategies for Students with Disabilities
- Teaching Life Skills to Students with Special Needs
- Behavioral Interventions for Students with Special Needs
- Supporting Life Transitions for SPED Students
- Developing Partnerships to Support Students as an Educator
- Communicating with Students & Families in SPED
- Educational & Legal Reform for Students with Special Needs
- Professional Issues for Teachers in Michigan
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