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codyclark · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Compare and contrast the two models (discrepancy and response to intervention) used to identify learning disorders in children. What are the pros and cons of each model in terms of understanding and treating learning disorders?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Laurel has been diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder. To meet the criteria for making this diagnosis, she must have ____.

a. a specific situation that she fears and avoids
b. a consistent fear of leaving her home
c. symptoms lasting six months or more
d. had four or more panic attacks in the past year

Mollythedog · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Discrepancy model different between an child's aptitude (usually IQ test) and achievement
o Pros easy to measure
o Cons lacks external validity because it doesn't identify what specific skill is missing; describes a learning disorder but doesn't help with intervention
Response to intervention focuses on how children respond to appropriate and high-quality interventions
o Pros specifically identifies what academic skill and underlying cognitive processes is missing; is an integrated model that focuses on a child's response to appropriate instruction, low achievement, and individual differences
o Cons assumes high-quality interventions have been attempted; difficult to quantify

Answer to Question 2

C