What Is a Learning
Disability?
A learning
disability is a neurological disorder that affects the way the brain
works. A learning disorder or disability
does not affect intelligence.
Individuals with learning disabilities are as smart as or smarter than their
peers. The condition can affect children
and adults alike. The disorder affects
the way the brain communicates, receives, and processes information, and
individuals affected by a learning disability have difficulty processing
information that they see and hear because the brain processes the information
in a number of different ways. A
learning disability does not affect an individual’s ability to work hard or
achieve success. There is no way to cure
a learning disability, but there are innovative interventions and support
groups that provide assistance.
What are the facts about learning
disabilities?
·
According
to the National Institutions of Health, one in seven Americans has a learning
disability, meaning fifteen percent of the population has some type of learning
disability.
·
It
is a known fact that learning disabilities run in families.
·
Nearly
80% of children affected by learning disabilities have reading problems. Language skills and basic reading are the
most common problems.
·
It
is possible for attention disorders, such as Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) to affect an individual at
the same time as a learning disability, but these disorders are not one in the
same.
·
Gifted
children may also have learning disabilities despite their IQ score of 140 and
above.
What are a few common types of
learning disabilities?
Learning
Disabilities affect individuals in varying ways, but there are common
conditions that are universal.
·
Auditory Processing Disorder affects an individual’s ability to
distinguish between differences in sounds.
The disorder causes problems in reading comprehension, language, and
reading skills.
* Dyscalculia affects math skills. Those affected by this type of disability experience problems using money, understanding time, and completing mathematical problems.
· * Dysgraphia refers to a difficulty with writing, which causes problems with spelling, organizing ideas, and handwriting.
· * Dyslexia poses a problem with properly
processing language. Individuals have
trouble in the areas of speaking, writing, reading, and spelling appropriately.
· * Dyspraxia is a sensory integration disorder
that affects fine motor skills.
Difficulty with balance, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity are
common problems individuals may experience.
·
Visual Processing Disorder creates difficulty with interpreting
visual information correctly. Common
problems individuals experience occur with symbols, reading, maps, math,
pictures, and charts.
What is the solution for learning
disabilities?
A learning
disability is a lifelong issue, but it does not have to hinder a person’s
life. The disability only affects the way an individual learns, not their intelligence. The following are a few basic
solutions to assist with learning disabilities:
·
Solicit
the appropriate intervention as early as possible
·
Find support groups that provides a positive image of your condition
·
Focus
on learning strengths, not weaknesses
·
Get
educated on learning disabilities and advocate for the cause
Many famous
people have learning disabilities, including Michael Phelps, Cher ,
Tommy Hilfiger, Whoopi Goldberg, and Vince Vaughn. Learning disabilities did not stop any of
these individuals from meeting success in their lives. Getting educated on learning disabilities and
supporting organizations that support learning disabilities is the most
important step toward success. Become an
advocate so that others are equally informed.
From DyslexiaMyLife.org
From DyslexiaMyLife.org
Nice article. Explained about learning disability in a brief manner. read more
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