Strengths
Adults with learning disabilities often avoid activities that involve reading, writing and
math. They may report strength in areas such as playing music, participating in sports, or
working with their hands. The absence of any significant strengths may suggest the
presence of low intellectual functioning rather than a specific learning disability.
Strengths
Which of the following activities are you good at? Answer each question with
"Not at all", "Sometimes" or "Often".
Are you good at... |
Not at all |
Sometimes |
Often |
Art |
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|
X |
Music |
X |
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Sports |
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|
X |
Drama |
X |
|
|
Dancing |
X |
|
|
Writing poems, plays, songs |
X |
|
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Woodworking |
|
X |
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Building or repairing mechanical objects |
|
|
X |
Using a computer |
|
|
X |
Driving a car |
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|
X |
Public speaking |
|
X |
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Listening skills |
|
X |
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Telling jokes |
X |
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Are there other things you like to do we have not mentioned? No |
Adapted from screening questionnaires developed by the Learning Disability Association of Canada, Carol
Herriot at the University of Guelph, and the University of Minnesota
Use the "At-Risk Summary Checklist" to interpret the results
After completing the Delta Screener with the adult learner, you will have gathered a great
deal of information. You may also have made notes during the session. Now you will need
to review this data to see if there are indicators of a possible learning disability.
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