Learning disabilities are neurological disorders that affect how a person receives and processes information. They are not due to lack of intelligence or motivation. Children with learning disabilities see, hear, and understand things differently, which can lead to trouble learning new skills and applying them. Common types involve problems with reading, writing, math, reasoning, listening, and speaking. Signs vary by age but may include difficulty with pronunciation, rhyming, following directions, and problems in specific academic areas like reading or math. Finding support and focusing on strengths can help children with learning disabilities succeed.
Learning disabilities are common among students and, as 21st century teachers, it is our responsibility to identify the students facing any such problem and provide remedial measures to them. Thus, it is very important for teachers to understand the meaning of Leaning Disability.
Here's a presentation on the meaning, types and symptoms of Learning Disability.
Learning is the act of acquiring new, or
modifying and reinforcing, existing
knowledge, behaviors, skills, values, or
preferences.
Disability is the consequence of an
impairment that may be physical,
cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional,
developmental, or some combination of
these.
Learning Disabilities are disorders of the
central nervous system which greatly impact
one or more areas of learning.
Learning disabilities are common among students and, as 21st century teachers, it is our responsibility to identify the students facing any such problem and provide remedial measures to them. Thus, it is very important for teachers to understand the meaning of Leaning Disability.
Here's a presentation on the meaning, types and symptoms of Learning Disability.
Learning is the act of acquiring new, or
modifying and reinforcing, existing
knowledge, behaviors, skills, values, or
preferences.
Disability is the consequence of an
impairment that may be physical,
cognitive, mental, sensory, emotional,
developmental, or some combination of
these.
Learning Disabilities are disorders of the
central nervous system which greatly impact
one or more areas of learning.
Learning disabilities are neurologically-based processing problems. These processing problems can interfere with learning basic skills such as reading, writing and/or math.
In today's educational system, we have reached a stage where we can differentiate between a child's temper tantrum and a learning disability. However, it is still imperative to know more about learning disabilities so as to facilitate their inclusion in mainstream education.
Dr. Anjana Thadhani's presentation at Tata Learning Disability Forum (TDLF), 2013.
The Forum for Learning Disabilities centred on the theme ‘Learning Disabilities – a more inclusive perspective’. The forum this year included in its purview three additional Learning Disabilities (LD), namely Specific Learning Disability (SpLD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
In line with the TATA Group’s corporate sustainability endeavors, TIS initiated the Tata Learning Disability Forum (TLDF) in 2006 to ensure that students with special education needs receive the required attention as well as to spread awareness about LD which had been receiving scant attention in India. Since then, via the TLDF platform, TIS has been successful in generating an increased level of awareness and enabling progress in remediation activities for students with LD.
Learning disabilities are neurologically-based processing problems. These processing problems can interfere with learning basic skills such as reading, writing and/or math.
In today's educational system, we have reached a stage where we can differentiate between a child's temper tantrum and a learning disability. However, it is still imperative to know more about learning disabilities so as to facilitate their inclusion in mainstream education.
Dr. Anjana Thadhani's presentation at Tata Learning Disability Forum (TDLF), 2013.
The Forum for Learning Disabilities centred on the theme ‘Learning Disabilities – a more inclusive perspective’. The forum this year included in its purview three additional Learning Disabilities (LD), namely Specific Learning Disability (SpLD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
In line with the TATA Group’s corporate sustainability endeavors, TIS initiated the Tata Learning Disability Forum (TLDF) in 2006 to ensure that students with special education needs receive the required attention as well as to spread awareness about LD which had been receiving scant attention in India. Since then, via the TLDF platform, TIS has been successful in generating an increased level of awareness and enabling progress in remediation activities for students with LD.
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2. What are learning disabilities?
Learning disabilities, or learning disorders, are an
umbrella term for a wide variety of learning
problems. A learning disability is not a problem with
intelligence or motivation. Kids with learning
disabilities aren’t lazy or dumb. 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.
Simply put, children and adults with learning
disabilities see, hear, and understand things
differently. This can lead to trouble with learning
new information and skills, and putting them to use.
The most common types of learning disabilities involve
problems with reading, writing, math, reasoning,
listening, and speaking.
3. Types of Learning Disorders and Their Signs
Does your child struggle
with school? Does he or
she dread reading out loud,
writing an essay, or tackling a math problem?
While every kid has trouble with homework from
time to time, if a certain area of learning is
consistently problematic, it might indicate a
learning disorder. By understanding all you can
about learning disabilities, you can ensure your
child gets the right help to overcome classroom
challenges and succeed in life.
4. Signs and symptoms of learning disabilities and
disorders
Learning disabilities look very different
from one child to another. One child may
struggle with reading and spelling, while
another loves books but can’t understand
math. Still another child may have
difficulty understanding what others are
saying or communicating out loud. The
problems are very different, but they
are all learning disorders.
5. It’s not always easy to identify learning disabilities.
Because of the wide variations, there is no single
symptom or profile that you can look to as proof of
a problem. However, some warning signs are more
common than others at different ages. If you’re
aware of what they are, you’ll be able to catch a
learning disorder early and quickly take steps to get
your child help.
The following checklist lists some common red flags
for learning disorders. Remember that children who
don’t have learning disabilities may still experience
some of these difficulties at various times. The time
for concern is when there is a consistent unevenness
in your child’s ability to master certain skills.
6. Preschool signs and symptoms
of learning disabilities
Problems pronouncing words
Trouble finding the right word
Difficulty rhyming
Trouble learning the alphabet, numbers,
colors, shapes, days of the week
Difficulty following directions or learning
routines
Difficulty controlling crayons, pencils, and
scissors or coloring within the lines
Trouble with buttons, zippers, snaps, learning
to tie shoes
7. Grades K-4 signs and symptoms of
learning disabilities
Trouble learning the connection between
letters and sounds
Unable to blend sounds to make words
Confuses basic words when reading
Consistently misspells words and makes
frequent reading errors
Trouble learning basic math concepts
Difficulty telling time and remembering
sequences
Slow to learn new skills
8. Grades 5-8 signs and symptoms of
learning disabilities
Difficulty with reading comprehension or math skills
Trouble with open-ended test questions and word
problems
Dislikes reading and writing; avoids reading aloud
Spells the same word differently in a single
document
Poor organizational skills (bedroom, homework, desk
is messy and disorganized)
Trouble following classroom discussions and
expressing thoughts aloud
Poor handwriting
9. High School Students and Adults
Continues to spell incorrectly, frequently spells the same
word differently in a single piece of writing
Avoids reading and writing tasks
Trouble summarizing
Trouble with open-ended questions on tests
Weak memory skills
Difficulty adjusting to new settings
Works slowly
Poor grasp of abstract concepts
Either pays too little attention to details or focuses on
them too much
Misreads information
10. FACTS
Learning Disabilities: An Overview
• Learning disabilities, as opposed to other disabilities such as
vision impairment or paralysis, are invisible – or considered a
hidden handicap. For this reason they tend to be misunderstood
and their impact underestimated.
• Because learning disabilities cannot be seen, they often go
undetected. Recognizing a learning disability is even more
difficult because the severity and characteristics vary.
• Learning disabilities vary from person to person. One person
with LD may not have the same kind of learning problems as
another person with LD.
• Learning disabilities are real. A person can be of average or
above-average intelligence, not have any major sensory problems
(like blindness or hearing impairment), and yet struggle to keep
up with peers in their ability to learn.
11. • LD affects many parts of a person's life: school or
work, daily routines, family life, and friendships or in socia
contexts. Overlapping learning disabilities may be
apparent in some while others may have a single, isolated
mild learning problem that has little impact on other areas
of life.
• Learning disabilities affect each person differently with
characteristics ranging from mild to severe. Sometimes
people have more than one learning disability.
• Although learning disabilities can occur in very young
children, the disorders are not usually recognized until
problems are recognized at school.
• LD is not a single disorder. It is a term that refers to a
group of disorders.
12. Common Types of Learning Disabilities
Dyslexia Difficulty reading Problems reading, writing,
spelling, speaking
Dyscalculia Difficulty with math Problems doing math
problems, understanding
time, using money
Dysgraphia Difficulty with writing Problems with handwriting,
spelling, organizing ideas
Dyspraxia (Sensory Difficulty with fine motor Problems with hand–eye
Integration Disorder) skills coordination, balance,
manual dexterity
Dysphasia/Aphasia Difficulty with language Problems understanding
spoken language, poor
reading comprehension
Auditory Processing Difficulty hearing Problems with reading,
Disorder differences between sounds comprehension, language
Visual Processing Disorder Difficulty interpreting visual Problems with reading, math,
information maps, charts, symbols,
pictures
13. Auditory and visual processing problems: the
importance of the ears and eyes
The eyes and the ears are the primary means
of delivering information to the brain, a
process sometimes called ―input.‖ If either
the eyes or the ears aren’t working properly,
learning can suffer.
14. Auditory processing disorder – Professionals may refer
to the ability to hear well as “auditory processing skills”
or “receptive language.” The ability to hear things
correctly greatly impacts the ability to read, write and
spell. An inability to distinguish subtle differences in
sound, or hearing sounds at the wrong speed make it
difficult to sound out words and understand the basic
concepts of reading and writing.
Visual processing disorder – Problems in visual perception
include missing subtle differences in shapes, reversing
letters or numbers, skipping words, skipping lines,
misperceiving depth or distance, or having problems with
eye–hand coordination. Professionals may refer to the
work of the eyes as “visual processing.” Visual perception
can affect gross and fine motor skills, reading
comprehension, and math.
15. Other disorders that make learning difficult
Difficulty in school doesn’t always
stem from a learning disability.
Anxiety, depression, stressful
events, emotional trauma, and other
conditions affecting concentration
make learning more of a challenge.
In addition, ADHD and autism
sometimes co-occur or are
confused with learning disabilities.
16. ADHD – Attention deficit hyperactivity
disorder (ADHD), while not considered a
learning disability, can certainly disrupt
learning. Children with ADHD often have
problems sitting still, staying focused, following
instructions, staying organized, and completing
homework.
Autism – Difficulty mastering certain academic
skills can stem from pervasive developmental
disorders such as autism and Asperger’s
syndrome. Children with autism spectrum
disorders may have trouble communicating,
reading body language, learning basic skills,
making friends, and making eye contact.
17. Social and emotional skills: How you can help
Learning disabilities can be extremely
frustrating for children. Imagine having
trouble with a skill all of your friends are
tackling with ease, worrying about
embarrassing yourself in front of the
class, or struggling to express yourself.
Things can be doubly frustrating for
exceptionally bright children with learning
disabilities–a scenario that's not
uncommon.
18. Kids with learning disabilities may have trouble expressing their
feelings, calming themselves down, and reading nonverbal cues
from others. This can lead to difficulty in the classroom and
with their peers. The good news is that, as a parent, you can
have a huge impact in these areas. Social and emotional skills are
the most consistent indicators of success for all children—and
that includes kids with learning disorders. They outweigh
everything else, including academic skills, in predicting lifelong
achievement and happiness.
Learning disabilities, and their accompanying academic
challenges, can lead to low self-esteem, isolation, and behavior
problems, but they don’t have to. You can counter these things
by creating a strong support system for children with learning
disabilities and helping them learn to express themselves, deal
with frustration, and work through challenges. By focusing on
your child’s growth as a person, and not just on academic
achievements, you’ll help him or her learn good emotional habits
that set the stage for success throughout life.
19. Finding support while helping a child with
learning disabilities
All children can be both exhilarating and exhausting,
but it may seem that your child with a learning
disability is especially so. You may experience some
frustration trying to work with your child, and it can
seem like an uphill battle when you don’t have the
information you need. After you learn what their
specific learning disability is and how it is affecting
their behavior, you will be able to start addressing
the challenges in school and at home. If you can, be
sure to reach out to other parents who are
addressing similar challenges as they can be great
sources of knowledge and emotional support.
20. Children with learning
disabilities may suffer
esteem. Trying to find
ways to celebrate what
they do well and
providing numerous
opportunities for them
to celebrates their
strengths help esteem.