learning disabilities

1. SRI RAM INSTITUTE OF TEACHER EDUCATION
Address:- Bamnoli Village, Sector
New Delhi-11007
Bachelor of Education :- 4th semester
Session:-2019-21
Course Name :- Creating an Inclusive School
Course Code :- BED218
Topic:- Ranges of Learning problems across various disablities
Submitted By:- Submitted To:-
Ankita Samantaray Mrs. Komal Udar
Enrollment No.:- 05197002119

2. Range Of Learning problems across various disabilities
 Disabilities: Learning disabilities are neurologically - based Processing problems. These
processing problems interfere with learning basic skills such as reading. writing and/or math.
They, can also interfere with higher /eve/ skills such as organization, abstract reasoning, time
planning, long or short term memory and attention. These learning disabilities can also affect
an individual's social with apart from his academic life.
 Children and adults with learning disabilities see, hear and understand things differently. This
leads to trouble with learning new information and skills and putting them to use. A learning
disability is not a problem with intelligence or motivation.
 Children with learning disabilities are not lazy or dump. In fact most are just as smart as
everyone else. Their brains are simply wired differently. This difference affects how they
receive and process information
 Most children with learning disabilities are just as smart as other children. They just need to
be taught in ways that are tailored to' their unique learning styles. By knowing their learning
disabilities, it is possible to help them to succeed at school and beyond.

3. Signs and Symptoms of Learning Disabilities and Disorder
Different children have different types of learning disabilities. One child may have problem in
reading and spelling white another loves books but can't understand. math. But it is not always
easy to identify learning disabilities. Because of the wide variation, there is no single symptom or
profile that can look to as proof of a problem. However; some warning signs are more common
than others at different ages:
1. At Pre-school Age: At this stage, generally following signs and symptoms of learning
disabilities are seen among, children:
 Problem pronouncing words.
 Trouble finding the right word.
 Trouble learning the alphabet, number, colours, ,shapes etc.
 Difficulty controlling crayons, pencils and scissors.
 Difficulty following directions or learning routines.
 Trouble with buttons, zippers, tie, shoes etc.
 Difficulty in rhyming.

4. 2. At Ages 5-9:
a. Trouble in learning the connection between letter and sounds.
b. Unable to blend sound to make Words.
c. Slow to learn new skills.
d. Misspells words and makes errors.
e. Trouble in learning basic math concepts.
f. Difficult in remembering Sequence.
g. Confuses basic words when reading.

5. 3. At Ages 10-13:
a. Difficulty with reading comprehension.
b. Difficulty in learning math skills.
c. Poor organizational skills.
d. Trouble following classroom discussion and expressing thoughts aloud. Spell's the
same word differently in a single document.
e. Poor handwriting.

6. Range ( Types) of learning Disabilities
 A learning disability is not an intellectual disability. A teaming
disability is a disability that affects a person's ability to process
information. People with learning disabilities possess an
average to above-average I.Q.
 The range of learning disabilities is very vast. Mainly, it can be of
three types Redding disabilities, written disabilities and math
disabilities. Each type of LD includes several different disorders.

8. 1. Reading Disabilities:
This learning disability is often referred as Dyslexia, Its common signs and symptoms are:
(i) Difficulty in associating or recognizing sounds that go with
letter’s and separating the sounds with in words.
(ii) Difficulty in sounding out words, problems, understanding and using words and grammar,
and poor spelling.
Between to 8% of school aged children have this reading disability

9. 2. Writing Disabilities:
This disability is called Dysgraphia. It affects a person’s ability to express his thoughts in
writing. Its common signs include:
 Awkward or tight grip on a pencil or pen.
 Speaking the words loud while wilting.
 Omitting words in a sentence while writing
 Difficulty with grammar and syntax structure
 Avoidance of writing tasks
 While writing, difficulty in organizing thoughts
 Illegible writing

10. 3. Mathematics Disability:
The leaning problem conserned with math disabilities are known as Dyscalculia. It
includes:
>Slow to develop counting and math-problem solving skills.
>Difficulty in recalling number sequences.
>Computing Problems.
>Poor sense of direction.
>Problems. with time concepts.
>Difficulty in completing mental math.
He might be able to complete math problems one day, but gets lost and confused when
facing the same problem .the next day.

11. 4. Executive' Function Disabilities:
These learning difficulties have a vast range. Executive function 'is used to 'describe the mental.
processes needed for organization, planning; strategizing, remembering details and managing
time.
Lack of these areas often causes learning difficulties. These problems includes:
a. Trouble with multi-step tasks
b. Indecisiveness
c. Difficulty in setting goals
d. Forgetting the details
e. Time managements problems

12. 5. Other disorders that make learning difficult:
Difficulty in school does not always stem from a learning disability. Some other factors also affect it.
Anxiety, depression, stressful events, emotional trauma and other conditions affect concentration
and make learning difficult. In addition, ADHD. and Autism sometimes co-occur or are confused
with learning difficulties.
I. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD):
While it is not considered a learning disability, it can certainly disturb learning. 'Children with ADHD
often have problems like sitting still staying focused, staying organized and completing homework.

13. II. Autism:
Difficulty in mastering certain academic skills stem from pervasive developmental disorder, such .as
Autism and Asperger's syndrome. Children with autism speetrum disorder may have trouble in
communicating, reading body language, learning basic skills, making friends and making eye
contact.

14. III. Identification and Treatment:
There is no single test for learning disabilities. Instead, a series of assessments are done which
often include performance tests and I.Q. tests. Parents and teachers also can notice a chiId
struggling in home and school in one area or in several areas, and his performance if lower than
the average.
There is no medication or medical treatment to help improve a learning disability. Educational
strategies can be incorporated into child's classroom or based on the level of disability, the child
might begin special education classes. All children with learning difficulties can be cured and
improved by organized and sequence instruction along with multi-smock, teaching techniques.