How are learning disabilities diagnosed in your school what

Question

Interview a special education teacher from one of the following grade levels:  Grades 5-8, 9-10, or 11-12. Do not interview or interact with students. The purpose of your interview is to try and understand how brain abnormalities manifest as learning disabilities. In your interview, consider the following questions:

1. How are learning disabilities diagnosed in your school?
2. What are common brain abnormalities and learning disabilities you have encountered?
3. What are common indicators of brain abnormalities and learning disabilities?
4. Are you aware of any brain abnormalities that are curable? Are they treatable?
5. What causes brain abnormalities?

Write a 250-500 word reflection and summary of your interview. Discuss what you learned and how your future practice as an educator might be influenced.