1. RAMAVILASOM TRAINING COLLEGE
(Affiliated to the University of Kerala)
VALAKOM P.O., KOLLAM- 691532
ONLINE ASSIGNMENT
Semester- II
Topic: Learning Disabilty
Renjana Varghese
Optional: English
Reg. No :165 14 341 008
2. LEARNING DISABILITY
Learning disability is classification that includes several areas of functioning
in which a person has difficulty learning in a typical manner, usually caused by an unknown
factor or factors. Given the “difficulty learning in a typical manner”, this does not exclude the
ability to learn a different manner. Therefore, some people can be more accurately described
as having a “Learning Difference”, thus avoiding any misconception of being disabled with a
lack of ability to learn and possible negative stereotyping.
While learning disability, learning disorder and learning difficulty are often
used inter changeably they differ in many ways. Disorder refers to significant learning
problems in an academic area. These problems however, are not enough to warrant an official
diagnosis .Learning disability, on the other hand is an official clinical diagnosis, where by the
individuals meets certain criteria, as determined by professional (psychologist, pediatrician,
etc..). The difference is in degree, frequency, and intensity of reported symptoms are
problems and the two should no be confused. When the term “learning disorder” is used, it
describes a group of disorders characterized by inadequate development of specific academic,
language, and speech skills.
Types of learning includes reading (dyslexia), mathematics (dyscalculia) and writing
(dysgraphia)
The unknown factor is the disorder that affects the brains ability to receive and
process information. This disorder can make it problematic for a person to learn as
quickly or in the same way as someone who is not affected by a learning disability.
People with learning disability have trouble performing specific types of the skills or
completing tasks if left to figure things out by themselves or if taught in conventional
ways.
Individual with learning disabilities can ace unique challenges that are often
pervasive throughout the lifespan. Depending on the types and severity of the disabilities,
interventions and current technologies may be used to help the individual to learn strategies
that will foster future success. Current technologies may require student training to be
effective classroom supports. Teachers, parents and schools can create plans together tailor
intervention and accommodations to aid the individuals in successfully becoming
independent learners. School psychologist and other qualified professionals quite often help
to design the intervention and co-ordinate the execution of the intervention with teachers and
parents. Social support may improve the learning for students with learning disabilities.
The NJCLD (National Joint Committee on Learning Disabilities) used the
term ‘learning disability’ to indicate a discrepancy between child’s apparent capacity to learn
and his or her level of achievement. According to NJCLD, it is a heterogeneous group of
disorders manifested by significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening,
3. speaking, reading, writing, reasoning or mathematical abilities. These disorders are intrinsic
to the individual and presumed to be due to central nervous system dysfunction.
Students with a positive perception of their academics abilities generally tend to have higher
self-esteem than those who do not, regardless of their actual academic achievement. An
individual’s self esteem is indeed affected by his or her awareness of their learning disability.
Reference
1. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/ learning disability.
2. www.helpguide.org/en/learning disability.
