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Does Rap Increased Reading Comprehension Levels?, Crystal Hall Jun 2022

Does Rap Increased Reading Comprehension Levels?, Crystal Hall

LC Journal of Special Education

The purpose of this research is to determine whether using a learning strategy will increase reading comprehension for students with mental retardation. The specific learning strategy implemented in the survey is called RAP. The researcher hopes that students will be able to generalize the strategy to other academic classes to aid in reading comprehension of course material.


Asperger Syndrome And Its Presence During The Adolescent Years, Ameka R. Cruz Jun 2022

Asperger Syndrome And Its Presence During The Adolescent Years, Ameka R. Cruz

LC Journal of Special Education

Asperger's syndrome is increasing in incidence with children. The characteristics of Asperger syndrome and its effects during the adolescent years are addressed. The social, emotional, and educational factors are discussed, along with interventions and strategies.


Williams Syndrome, Vickie Davis Jun 2022

Williams Syndrome, Vickie Davis

LC Journal of Special Education

Williams syndrome is known by several names: Beuren's syndrome, Williams-Beuren syndrome, Fanconi-Schlesinger syndrome, Williams‟ elfin face syndrome, Williams-Barratt syndrome, and Williams‟ syndrome (Also known as . . . 2001). Williams syndrome (WS) affects 1 in 7500-20,000 births regardless of gender or race (Stromme, Bjornstad, and Ramstad 2002). It is typically diagnosed in infancy or in early childhood. Recently, there has been a great deal of research regarding all aspects of this perplexing syndrome. Therefore, the scope of this paper will be an overview of the history, etiology, characteristics, and interventions surrounding Williams syndrome.


Self-Monitoring In The Writing Process, Cindy Bargabos Jun 2022

Self-Monitoring In The Writing Process, Cindy Bargabos

LC Journal of Special Education

In recent years there has been an increasing focus on developing the writing skills of students at all grade levels. Much of the focus has been the result of research that has indicated that students are not able to competently produce a composition that is well organized and effective. Harris, Graham, and Mason (2003) cited a study done by Applebee, Langer, Mullis, Latham, and Gentile (1994) in which national and state writing assessments have suggested that a large portion of elementary and high school students struggle with the writing process and in particular have difficulty with writing narrative, expository, and …


Rett Syndrome, Susan V. Boyd Jun 2022

Rett Syndrome, Susan V. Boyd

LC Journal of Special Education

The purpose of this paper is to explore the causes, characteristics, and interventions associated with Rett syndrome.