Learning Disabilities: Types of Disorders and Getting Help - 1 views
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see, hear, and understand things differently
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The most common types of learning disabilities involve problems with reading, writing, math, reasoning, listening, and speaking.
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They just need to be taught in ways that are tailored to their unique learning styles
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The time for concern is when there is a consistent unevenness in your child’s ability to master certain skills.
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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
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Early detection of developmental differences may be an early signal of a learning disability and problems that are spotted early can be easier to correct.
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Problems with reading, writing, and math Learning disabilities are often grouped by school-area skill set.
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in reading (dyslexia)
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difficulty understanding the relationship between sounds, letters and words.
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Signs of reading difficulty include problems with: letter and word recognition understanding words and ideas reading speed and fluency general vocabulary skills
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in math (dyscalculia)
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Learning disabilities in math vary greatly depending on the child’s other strengths and weaknesses. A child’s ability to do math will be affected differently by a language learning disability, or a visual disorder or a difficulty with sequencing, memory or organization.
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memorization and organization of numbers
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math learning disorders might also have trouble with counting principles (such as counting by 2s or counting by 5s) or have difficulty telling time.
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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.
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Neuroplasticity refers to the brain’s natural, lifelong ability to change
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different sounds in a word, there are new computer-based learning programs that slow down the sounds so that children can understand them and gradually increase their speed of comprehension.
