Learning disabilities have nothing to do
with how smart a person is. Rather, a person with a learning disability may
just see, hear, or understand things differently.
Learning disabilities are neurologically-based
processing problems. These processing problems can interfere with learning
basic skills such as reading, writing and/or math.
They can also interfere with higher level skills
such as organization, time planning, abstract reasoning, long or short term
memory and attention. It is important to
realize that learning disabilities can affect an individual’s life beyond
academics and can impact relationships with family, friends and in the
workplace.
Learning disabilities can be lifelong conditions that
can affect one's experience at school or work or in social situations. Multiple
learning disabilities overlap in some people.
While the causes of learning disabilities are not
fully understood, a number of risk factors have been identified.
Some children with learning disabilities have
difficulty following social conventions (e.g. taking turns, standing too close
to the listener, not understanding jokes); these difficulties are often
components of mild autism spectrum disorders as well.
Short attention span, motor restlessness, fine motor
problems (e.g. poor printing and copying), and variability in performance and
behavior over time are other early signs.
Difficulties with impulse control, non–goal-directed
behavior and over-activity, discipline problems, aggressiveness, withdrawal and
avoidance behavior, excessive shyness, and excessive fear may occur.
Specific learning disorder seems to run in families.
Individuals are more likely to have such a disorder if a first-degree relative
such as a parent or sibling has one. Other factors that may
increase one's risk for a learning disability include premature birth, very low
birth weight, the use of nicotine, alcohol, or drugs during pregnancy, and severe
deficits in nutrition or exposure to lead in infancy.
Some specific categories of learning disabilities
include:
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Dyslexia, which causes difficulties with
word recognition, spelling, and comprehension
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Dysgraphia, which results in impaired
handwriting, impaired spelling, or both
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Dyscalculia, which affects the ability to
learn arithmetic and mathematics
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Nonverbal Learning Disorder, marked by
trouble receiving and interpreting nonverbal forms of communication such as
body language and facial expressions
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Apraxia of speech, which involves
difficulty saying what one intends to say
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Central Auditory Processing Disorder,
which involves difficulty with recognizing and interpreting sounds
Parents can help children with learning disabilities
achieve such success by encouraging their strengths, knowing their weaknesses,
understanding the educational system, working with professionals and learning
about strategies for dealing with specific difficulties.
While every kid has
trouble with academics from time to time, if a certain area of learning is
consistently problematic, it might indicate a learning disorder. By
understanding about learning disabilities, a parent can ensure that the child
gets the right help to overcome classroom challenges and succeeds in life.
DISCLAIMER: All the information
being provided her has been sourced from the internet and books and some also
via personal experiences. It has no medical authentication per se so
suggestions if followed must be done in consultation with a trained mental
health professional.
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Early detection is a key factor here . The child needs a lot of moral support during that period as he will start to feel left behind compared to his peers and usually be put down by his teachers who like everyone else would be unaware of his underlying condition.
ReplyDeleteThat's so true Roshan however sadly so many teachers are unaware of these and hence offer little help or support.
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DeleteVery informative post. Raising awareness about these disorders is important. Movies - like Tare Zameen Pe - also play an important part in raising awareness.
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DeleteVery informative post. I used to work in a school that took in children with dyslexia. They had two counsellors to guide the kids as well as their parents, to understand the issue better. It was truly an eye opener for me
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DeleteI have seen some parents who were unable to mark that their children are suffering from this disability, being an outsider i recognized it observing those children spending much lesser time than their parents, difficulty is if you inform someone that their child is suffering from it then they will take it otherwise until you are the teacher of those child.
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Yes professional help must be sought,thanks
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DeleteVery important post. Lots of awareness is needed for these learning disabilities. There are many parents who are unaware of and leave their child in normal schools and they fall behind.
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DeleteVery informative posts about different aspects of learning disorders. This problem is there more and more today or may be it is now recognised openly.Better to accept it than to shy away from it. CBSE too now recognises this and deals with such children by providing help in different matters.
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Learning disabilities don't go away when children grow up. They are still there, and they affect self-esteem, especially for people who received late diagnoses. I have experienced that first hand. After years of believing that I was incredibly stupid, I was diagnosed at the age of 35 with central auditory processing disorder. I have found out that i learn differently than other people, but I am definitely capable of learning.
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