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LEARNING

DISABILITIES
A neurological disorder. A learning
disability is caused by from a difference
in the way the person's brain is "wired".

Characteristics
Learner's with learning difficulties are as
smart as, If not smarter than their
classmates. They may struggle with reading,
writing, spelling, thinking, recalling, and/or
organizing information if left to their own or
taught in traditional ways.
A learning disability is not curable or reversible, it
is a lifetime problem, Children with learning
difficulties, on the other hand, can succeed in
school and go on to have successful, often
notable professions later in life with the right
support and intervention.
Dyscalculia
Dyscalculia is a learning disorder that affects a
person’s ability to do math. Much like dyslexia
disrupts areas of the brain related to reading,
dyscalculia affects brain areas that handle math-
T and number-related skills and understanding.
Symptoms of this condition usually appear in
Y childhood, but adults may have dyscalculia
without knowing it.

P Dysgraphia
E Dysgraphia is a neurological condition and
learning difference in which someone has
S difficulty with writing for their age level. This can
range from issues with the physical act of writing
to issues with translating thoughts into written
words. Dysgraphia is manageable with
interventions that can help you learn new writing
strategies.
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a learning disability in reading. People
with dyslexia have trouble reading at a good
pace and without mistakes. They may also have
a hard time with reading comprehension,
spelling, and writing. But these challenges aren’t
a problem with intelligence.

Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities


Nonverbal learning disabilities (NVLD) is a term that
refers to challenges with a specific group of skills.
These skills aren’t language-based like reading and
writing are. They’re nonverbal skills, and they
include motor, visual-spatial, and social skills.
ADHD
ADHD is one of the most common
neurodevelopmental disorders of childhood. It is
usually first diagnosed in childhood and often
lasts into adulthood. Children with ADHD may
have trouble paying attention, controlling
impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking
about what the result will be), or be overly active.

Dyspraxia
Dyspraxia is a term that refers to lifelong trouble
with movement and coordination. It’s not a
formal diagnosis. But you may still hear people
use this term, especially in the U.K. The formal
diagnosis is developmental coordination
disorder (DCD).

People with these challenges can struggle with


balance, coordination, and motor skills.
Executive Functioning
(Learning Disabilities Association)

Executive function is a set of mental skills that include working


memory, flexible thinking, and self-control. We use these skills
every day to learn, work, and manage daily life. Trouble with
executive function can make it hard to focus, follow directions,
and handle emotions, among other things.
CAUSES
1. An inherited condition, meaning that certain genes 7. Contact with damaging
passed from the parents affected the brain material (like radiation).
development, for example Fragile X.
2. Chromosomes abnormalities, Complications 8. Neglect, and/or a lack of
during birth resulting in a lack of oxygen to the brain mental stimulation early in life.

3. A very premature birth.


9. Some people with learning
4. Mother's illness during pregnancy. disabilities have additional
physical disabilities and/or
5. The mother drinking during pregnancy, for sensory impairments.
example Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.

6. A debilitating illness or injury during early


childhood affecting brain development, for example
a road traffic accident or child abuse.
TEACHING TIPS
Providing oral introduction for
students with reading
disabilities.

Providing learning disabled


students with frequent
progress check.

Giving immediate feedback


to learning disabled students.
Plan to repeat instructions or offer
information in both written and
verbal formats, when necessary.

Making activities concise and


short, whenever possible. .

Whenever possible, provide


learning disabled youngsters with
concrete objects and events. .

Students with learning disabilities


require and deserve a lot of
special praise.
Encourage cooperative learning
activities
THANK
YOU
I hope you can get useful
knowledge from this
presentation. Good luck !

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