What is learning disability?

Learning Disabilities have got 2 stage. They are academic and non-academic. Academic separates 4 stages. There are reading,spelling,writing and arithmetic math. Non-Academic separate 5 stages.There are visual motor problems,language problems,perceptual problems,memory problems and phonological processing problems.

Common Components of Definition of Learning Disabilities

Intellectual functioning within normal range.

Significant gap or discrepancy between a student’s assumed potential and actual achievement.

Cognitive processing deficits.

Inference that learning disabilities  are not primarily caused by other disabilities or extrinsic factors.

Difficulty in learning on or more academic areas.

Presumption of central nervous system dysfunction.

Lifelong condition.

Mathematic difficulties of Learning Disability

Computational skills

Word problems

Spatial relationship

Writing numbers

Copying shapes and pattern

Understanding mathematical problems

Dyscalculia

Social and Emotional difficulties of Learning Disability

Lower self esteem

Poor self concept

Frustration

Difficulties understanding and interpreting social cues and social situations

Difficulties making and maintaining friendship and relationship

Preschool Risk Factor for Learning Disabilities

Accident and head trauma

Chronic poverty

Inadequate stimulation in home environment

Inadequate maternal and child nutrition

Low birth weight

Maternal alcohol and drug abuse

Oxygen deprivation

Prematurity

Prolonged and unusual delivery

Adult with Learning Disabilities

Support and modification needed for college success;

Time management issues

Organizational skills

Self-discipline

Self-Advocacy

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