Learning Disability Service
Price On RequestLearning disabilities is a generic term that refers to a
heterogeneous group of disorders manifested by significant difficulties
in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing,
reasoning or mathematical abilities. These disorders are intrinsic to
the individual and presumed to be due to central nervous system
dysfunction. Many possible causes are Genetic factors, Brain injury (due
to physical trauma or lack of oxygen before/during/after birth),
Biochemicals that are missing i.e. the ones needed for proper CNS
functioning, Biochemicals that are present i.e. food additives, dyes
etc, Environmental factors such as lead or fluorescent lighting,
Psychological or social influences.
They have the following disturbances: perceptual difficulties,
cognitive difficulties, inattention and hyperactivity, social and
emotional disabilities, reading and writing disabilities, arithmetic and
mathematical disabilities and language disabilities.
Types: Dyslexia Dysgraphia Dyscalculia Dyspraxia Auditory Processing Disorder (APD) Language Processing Disorder Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit ADHD Executive Functioning Memory
Symptoms: Short attention span, Poor memory, Difficulty following directions, Inability to discriminate between/among letters, numerals, or sounds, Poor reading and/or writing ability, Eye-hand coordination problems; poorly coordinated, Difficulties with sequencing, and/or Disorganization and other sensory difficulties. Performs differently from day to day, Responds inappropriately in many instances, Distractible, restless, impulsive, Says one thing, means another, Difficult to discipline, Doesn t adjust well to change, Difficulty listening and remembering, Difficulty telling time and knowing right from left, Difficulty sounding out words, Reverses letters, Places letters in incorrect sequence, Difficulty understanding words or concepts, and/or Delayed speech development; immature speech. Management: