 What is a Learning Disability?
Learning disabilities are information processing disorders which may affect:
Thinking, listening, and speaking
Reading, writing, and spelling
Arithmetic and mathematics
Social skills
Common Learning Disabilities Include:
Dyslexia (reading), Dyscalculia (math), Dysgraphia (writing), Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Central Auditory Disorder (CAP)
While a learning disability is a lifelong condition, it is not: Low Intelligence. Mental Illness, or Autism.
These are different challenges that people face and require different coping methods and support.
Common Signs of Learning Disabilities
People with learning disabilities will exhibit some, but not all of these symptoms:
Difficulty in reading, writing, spelling or arithmetic
Verbal skills that are much better developed than writing skills
Trouble with auditory and/or visual memory
Difficulty remembering and following a sequence of instructions
Weaknesses in coordination and spatial orientation
Lack of organizational skills
Difficulty with time management
Weak problem-solving strategies
Short attention span or distractability
Poor or inappropriate social skills
What Can be Done about Learning Disabilities?
The most important components of future success for individuals with learning disabilities include:
Identification of the learning disability
Appropriate special education support
Helping individuals to understand their learning disabilities and how it affects daily life
Someone who believes in and supports them
Appropriate coping skills and ways of compensating for the impact of the learning disability
Accommodation of the learning disability through assistive devices such as a computer or through other techniques.
The learning disability does not go away but success is possible. It is never too late to seek help. By developing skills of coping, compensation and self-compensation and self-advocacy, adults with learning disabilities can take control of their lives and achieve their potential.
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