Research on the Syntactic Skills of Children with Learning Disabilities

question 4

Multiple Choice

Research on the syntactic skills of children with learning disabilities has found that:

• A) Few students with learning disabilities have difficulty understanding or using syntax.
• B) Students with learning disabilities often have difficulty understanding sentences that contain relative clauses and use negation.
• C) Young children with learning disabilities often do not follow the typical sequence of syntactic development.
• D) Young children with learning disabilities actually develop syntactic skills more quickly than their peers.

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

A system that is in charge of the body’s automatic functions, such as the respiratory and gastrointestinal systems.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter released by sympathetic neurons onto organs and glands for fight-or-flight (stressful) situations.

Acetylcholine

A neurotransmitter in the nervous system that plays a critical role in muscle activation and memory formation.

Resting

A state of minimal activity or motion, allowing for recovery and rejuvenation of the body or mind.