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:
·Dyslexia, which causes difficulties with
word recognition, spelling, and comprehension
·Dysgraphia, which results in impaired
handwriting, impaired spelling, or both
·Dyscalculia, which affects the ability to
learn arithmetic and mathematics
·Nonverbal Learning Disorder, marked by
trouble receiving and interpreting nonverbal forms of communication such as
body language and facial expressions
·Apraxia of speech, which involves
difficulty saying what one intends to say
·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.
I had signed up for this challenge almost on a wild hunch, on a trial and error basis. I was not sure how this works because I am not a very passionate blogger per se, though I need to keep writing something or the other constantly.
In the first week of March my father passed away. When I came back from there the mail for the challenge was in my inbox and I knew I had found a theme worthy to keep my going for a month.
Here are my take aways from the challenge:
Exploring feelings through alphabets, feelings that were somewhere deep down in the sub-conscious and wanted to be heard/spoken
Finding that sentiments like GRIEF are as universal as love. My posts connected me to daughters from across the world, I wish there were some dads too who could read and know what they mean to their little girls.
Learning is the only way to GROW and to HEAL. I am not a chat person but the TWITTER CHATS every Thursday brought in so much of learning and strengthened the camaraderie.( though I would suggest the hosts to have timings at least for one session that suits Asian Bloggers too).
Blogging is not only about self-expression it is also about SHARING and thus CONNECTING, the two basic human needs.
SURVIVOR is such a positive word whether it is this challenge, or its is life.
Loved this experience, it was almost LIFE-ALTERING. I am sure I will do this every year now on.
If blog Traffic statistics are to be trusted, these are my TOP 3 posts:
A few days ago I had actually penned down the lessons my gadgets provided me , and so I was inevitably looking around for more meaning and inspiration from the quiet and uncelebrated participants of our lives.To my great surprise I realized that so many simple everyday objects around the house also have a thing or two to teach.Here it is:
SPOON - You have to bow your head humbly in order to fill yourself with something valuable.
PENCIL - You have to put your neck into some kind of danger in order to prove your utility,so let life sharpen you out.
CURTAIN - Perspective is very subjective.Some may think I prevent people from looking in and others may presume I prevent other people from glancing out,ironically I am simply hanging there.
TOOTHBRUSH - If a little discomfort on your part brings on a smile, go through it.
MIRROR - An image is just that an image,a person is much more than an image.
CLOCK - Every contribution is significant.Most people read only the hour and the minute hand ,nevertheless the hand ticking for seconds is equally important.
ERASER - Even if you have to damage yourself a little to correct an error, do it.You might be contributing in making something just perfect.
NEEDLE- Respect verstality.Size doesn't matter.They say a pen is mightier than a sword and a sword is certainly mighteir than me.I can't write poetry or win wars but can they sew a button?
