Niepełnosprawność intelektualna lub specyficzne trudności w nauce
Objawy

Niepełnosprawność intelektualna oraz specyficzne trudności w nauce to zaburzenia neurorozwojowe charakteryzujące się trwałymi deficytami w przyswajaniu informacji, manifestującymi się m.in. opóźnionym rozwojem mowy, problemami z pamięcią, koncentracją, koordynacją ruchową oraz trudnościami w czytaniu, pisaniu i matematyce. Szacuje się, że 8-10% dzieci poniżej 18 roku życia w USA doświadcza takich trudności, które muszą utrzymywać się co najmniej 6 miesięcy pomimo wsparcia, aby postawić diagnozę. Najczęstsze formy niepełnosprawności intelektualnej to dysleksja, dyskalkulia, dysgrafia oraz ADHD, które często współwystępują i komplikują obraz kliniczny. Objawy nasilają się wraz z wiekiem, szczególnie w okresie szkolnym i dojrzewania, prowadząc do problemów z organizacją, pamięcią, zachowaniami społecznymi oraz niską samooceną. W dorosłości deficyty poznawcze utrzymują się, wpływając na zdolność do samodzielnego funkcjonowania, zatrudnienia i relacji społecznych.

Objawy niepełnosprawności intelektualnej lub specyficznych trudności w nauce

Niepełnosprawność intelektualna lub specyficzne trudności w nauce to grupa zaburzeń neurorozwojowych, które znacząco utrudniają zdolność osoby do przyswajania nowych informacji. W rezultacie osoba może mieć problemy z takimi zadaniami jak mówienie, czytanie, pisanie, skupienie uwagi, rozumienie informacji, zapamiętywanie, wykonywanie obliczeń matematycznych czy koordynacja ruchowa.1

Charakterystyka ogólna i rozpoznanie

Zaburzenia uczenia się stanowią szeroką kategorię zaburzeń, które mogą przejawiać się na różne sposoby. Chociaż wszystkie dzieci mogą mieć czasami trudności z czytaniem, pisaniem lub wykonywaniem innych zadań związanych z nauką, nie oznacza to, że mają zaburzenia uczenia się. Dziecko z niepełnosprawnością intelektualną często ma kilka powiązanych objawów, które nie ustępują ani nie poprawiają się z czasem.2

Objawy niepełnosprawności intelektualnej mogą być różne u różnych osób. Natomiast osoby z trudnościami w uczeniu się zwykle wykazują grupę tych objawów, które utrzymują się nawet w miarę dorastania.3 Szacuje się, że 8-10% amerykańskich dzieci poniżej 18 roku życia ma trudności w uczeniu się.4

Do diagnozy specyficznych zaburzeń uczenia się wymagane jest, aby objawy utrzymywały się przez co najmniej sześć miesięcy, mimo pomocy ze strony dorosłych.5 Tylko specjalista może zdiagnozować niepełnosprawność intelektualną.6

Objawy u dzieci w wieku przedszkolnym i szkolnym

Choć specyficzne zaburzenia uczenia się mogą pojawić się w każdym wieku, zazwyczaj są wykrywane w wieku szkolnym, gdy dziecko zaczyna uczyć się czytać, pisać i liczyć. Oto najczęstsze objawy, które mogą wskazywać na niepełnosprawność intelektualną u dzieci:

  • Opóźniony rozwój mowy7
  • Trudności z zapamiętywaniem nazw kolorów, liter, cyfr8
  • Problemy z koordynacją ręka-oko9
  • Trudności z rymowaniem słów i zapamiętywaniem piosenek10
  • Trudności z nauką alfabetu, dni tygodnia, liczb11
  • Krótki czas skupienia uwagi i łatwe rozpraszanie się12

U dzieci w wieku szkolnym objawy mogą obejmować:

  • Problemy z czytaniem, pisaniem lub matematyką13
  • Trudności z zapamiętywaniem i rozumieniem instrukcji14
  • Problemy z uwagą i koncentracją15
  • Nieumiejętność rozróżniania liter, liczb lub dźwięków16
  • Trudności z głoskowaniem wyrazów17
  • Tendencja do umieszczania liter lub cyfr w niewłaściwej kolejności18
  • Trudności z określaniem czasu19
  • Problemy z organizacją20
  • Nieodpowiednie zachowania w szkole lub sytuacjach społecznych21
  • Trudności z wyrażaniem myśli lub emocji22
  • Słaba koordynacja ruchowa23
  • Niekonsekwentne wyniki w nauce w perspektywie dziennej lub tygodniowej24

Najczęściej występujące rodzaje specyficznych trudności w nauce

Niepełnosprawność intelektualna może przejawiać się w różnych formach, a najczęstsze z nich to:2526

  1. Dysleksja – zaburzenie związane z trudnościami w czytaniu, rozumieniu tekstu i przetwarzaniu języka. Osoby z dysleksją mogą mieć problemy z:
    • Czytaniem płynnym i bezbłędnym27
    • Rozpoznawaniem słów28
    • Głoskowaniem i rozumieniem związków między dźwiękami a literami29
    • Pisownią30
  2. Dyskalkulia – zaburzenie wpływające na zdolności matematyczne. Objawia się trudnościami z:
    • Rozumieniem pojęć matematycznych31
    • Wykonywaniem podstawowych obliczeń32
    • Liczeniem, rozumieniem liczb i symboli matematycznych33
    • Pojmowaniem abstrakcyjnych pojęć, jak czas i miary34
  3. Dysgrafia – zaburzenie wpływające na zdolność pisania. Charakteryzuje się:
    • Trudnościami z czytelnym pisaniem ręcznym35
    • Niewłaściwym trzymaniem długopisu36
    • Problemami z organizacją myśli na papierze37
    • Trudnościami z przestrzeganiem linii i zachowaniem odpowiednich odstępów między słowami38
  4. ADHD (zespół nadpobudliwości psychoruchowej z deficytem uwagi) – choć nie jest to typowa niepełnosprawność intelektualna, często współwystępuje z innymi zaburzeniami uczenia się i charakteryzuje się:
    • Trudnościami z utrzymaniem uwagi39
    • Impulsywnością40
    • Nadmierną aktywnością ruchową41
  5. Zaburzenia przetwarzania – problemy z przetwarzaniem informacji wzrokowych lub słuchowych:
    • Trudności w rozumieniu informacji przekazywanych werbalnie42
    • Błędne interpretowanie informacji wizualnych43
    • Problemy z rozumieniem czytanego tekstu mimo dobrej umiejętności dekodowania44

Postęp i rozwój objawów niepełnosprawności intelektualnej

Niepełnosprawność intelektualna to stan przewlekły, który utrzymuje się przez całe życie. Choć objawy mogą ewoluować wraz z wiekiem, podstawowe deficyty poznawcze zwykle pozostają.45 Zrozumienie progresji objawów jest kluczowe dla skutecznego wsparcia osób z niepełnosprawnością intelektualną na różnych etapach życia.

Wczesne dzieciństwo i wiek przedszkolny

We wczesnym dzieciństwie niektóre oznaki niepełnosprawności intelektualnej mogą być subtelne, ale uważni rodzice i specjaliści mogą zauważyć:

  • Opóźniony rozwój mowy46
  • Trudności z produkowaniem dźwięków pewnych słów, zwierząt lub liczb47
  • Wolny przyrost słownictwa lub trudności ze znalezieniem właściwego słowa48
  • Problemy z rymowaniem słów lub zapamiętywaniem piosenek49
  • Trudności z nauką liczb, alfabetu i dni tygodnia50
  • Częste wiercenie się, niepokój i łatwe znudzenie51
  • Gubienie się w trakcie instrukcji lub łatwe rozpraszanie się52

Choć te objawy mogą się pojawić, ważne jest, aby pamiętać, że żadna formalna diagnoza nie może być postawiona do czasu, gdy dziecko przejdzie pewną formę formalnego nauczania.53

Wiek szkolny

Gdy dziecko rozpoczyna edukację formalną, niepełnosprawność intelektualna staje się bardziej widoczna z powodu zwiększonych wymagań akademickich. Typowe objawy w tym okresie to:

  • Trudności z opanowaniem umiejętności czytania, pisania lub matematyki na poziomie odpowiednim do wieku54
  • Problemy z pamięcią – zarówno krótko- jak i długoterminową55
  • Trudności z sekwencjonowaniem i organizacją informacji56
  • Problemy z przestrzeganiem instrukcji i kierunków57
  • Niska samoocena i frustracja związana z porażkami akademickimi58
  • Wyuczona bezradność – przekonanie, że nie mogą wpłynąć na wyniki swoich działań59
  • Nadpobudliwość lub trudności z utrzymaniem skupienia uwagi60
  • Zaburzenia lękowe, które mogą dotykać nawet 20% dzieci z trudnościami w uczeniu się61

Nauczyciele są często pierwszymi osobami, które zauważają, że dziecko wykazuje objawy niepełnosprawności intelektualnej.62 Kiedy pojawi się podejrzenie, że dziecko ma trudności w uczeniu się, nauczyciel wdraża wielopoziomową interwencję.63

Okres dojrzewania

W okresie dojrzewania, gdy praca szkolna staje się bardziej abstrakcyjna, a wymagania dotyczące zarządzania czasem, organizacji i interakcji społecznych rosną, uczniowie z niepełnosprawnością intelektualną zaczynają napotykać coraz większe trudności:64

  • Skupianie się na pojedynczych szczegółach bez zdolności do syntezy informacji65
  • Trudności z zastosowaniem wiedzy w nowych sytuacjach66
  • Problemy z wnioskowaniem i przewidywaniem67
  • Trudności z organizacją informacji w logiczną całość68
  • Wycofanie lub agresywne zachowanie69
  • Frustracja lub apatia wobec szkoły i zajęć70
  • Niedbałe, niezorganizowane prace szkolne i ogólny brak organizacji71
  • Problemy z umiejętnościami matematycznymi i pamięcią72

Nastolatki z niepełnosprawnością intelektualną są bardziej narażone na porzucenie szkoły. Raport „Building a Grad Nation” z 2015 roku wykazał, że uczniowie z niepełnosprawnościami kończą szkołę średnią z wynikiem 61,9%, prawie 20 punktów poniżej średniej krajowej.73

Dorosłość

Niepełnosprawność intelektualna utrzymuje się w dorosłości. Jej wpływ na życie dorosłych może być znaczący, szczególnie jeśli nie została wcześniej zdiagnozowana i leczona:74

  • Trudności w karierze zawodowej i ograniczone możliwości zatrudnienia75
  • Problemy zdrowotne i zaburzenia zdrowia psychicznego76
  • Słabe powiązania społeczne77
  • Trudności z utrzymaniem uwagi lub łatwe rozpraszanie się, co może być błędnie interpretowane jako lenistwo lub brak zainteresowania zadaniem78
  • Problemy ze zrozumieniem złożonych instrukcji lub koncepcji79
  • Trudności z interpretacją sygnałów społecznych lub angażowaniem się w small talk80
  • Zapominanie instrukcji lub ważnych szczegółów81
  • Problemy z planowaniem, zarządzaniem czasem lub inicjowaniem zadań82

Dorosłe osoby z niepełnosprawnością intelektualną mogą nadal mieć trudności z czytaniem i pisaniem, co może prowadzić do unikania sytuacji, które wymagają tych umiejętności.83 Mogą również doświadczać trudności z wykonywaniem zadań takich jak prowadzenie samochodu lub nawigacja do nieznanej lokalizacji.84

Współwystępowanie z innymi zaburzeniami

Niepełnosprawność intelektualna często współwystępuje z innymi zaburzeniami, co może komplikować diagnozę i leczenie:85

  • ADHD (zespół nadpobudliwości psychoruchowej z deficytem uwagi)86
  • Zaburzenia lękowe87
  • Depresja i obniżona samoocena88
  • Zespół stresu pourazowego związany z nauką (Learning-based PTSD)89

Badania wykazały, że osoby z niepełnosprawnością intelektualną mogą doświadczać objawów PTSD związanych z traumatycznymi doświadczeniami edukacyjnymi, co prowadzi do upokorzenia i emocjonalnej niepewności.90 Poczucie zmniejszonej wartości wynika z tych doświadczeń związanych z nauką.91

Wpływ niepełnosprawności intelektualnej na różne aspekty życia

Niepełnosprawność intelektualna wpływa na wiele aspektów życia osoby, wykraczając poza trudności akademickie. Zrozumienie tych szerokich skutków jest kluczowe dla zapewnienia kompleksowego wsparcia.

Wpływ na edukację i osiągnięcia szkolne

Niepełnosprawność intelektualna może znacząco wpłynąć na doświadczenia edukacyjne i osiągnięcia szkolne:92

  • Niższe wyniki w testach w porównaniu do rówieśników93
  • Gorsze oceny i wyższy wskaźnik niepowodzeń w nauce94
  • Trudności z podstawowymi umiejętnościami, takimi jak czytanie, pisanie i matematyka95
  • Problemy z organizacją i zarządzaniem czasem96
  • Trudności z wykonywaniem poleceń i instrukcji97

Badania pokazują, że nastolatkowie z niepełnosprawnością intelektualną osiągają gorsze wyniki w nauce, nawet w porównaniu z rówieśnikami, którzy rozpoczęli szkołę średnią z podobnym poziomem osiągnięć i porównywalnym zachowaniem.98

Wpływ na zdrowie psychiczne i emocjonalne

Życie z niepełnosprawnością intelektualną może mieć znaczący wpływ na zdrowie psychiczne i emocjonalne:99

  • Zwiększone ryzyko większego stresu psychologicznego100
  • Ogólnie gorsze zdrowie psychiczne101
  • Niska samoocena i poczucie własnej wartości102
  • Frustracja i gniew103
  • Depresja i lęk104

Dzieci z niepełnosprawnością intelektualną często czują się jak porażki, co prowadzi do niskiej samooceny.105 Są często sfrustrowane, a ich frustracja może przerodzić się w gniew.106

Wpływ na relacje społeczne

Niepełnosprawność intelektualna może wpływać na zdolność osoby do nawiązywania i utrzymywania relacji społecznych:107

  • Trudności z rozumieniem sygnałów społecznych108
  • Problemy z interpretacją mowy ciała i wyrażeń twarzy109
  • Trudności z rozumieniem przestrzeni osobistej110
  • Problemy z nawiązywaniem i utrzymywaniem przyjaźni111
  • Niedojrzałość społeczna w porównaniu do rówieśników112

Dzieci z niepełnosprawnością intelektualną mogą mieć trudności z uczestnictwem w rozmowach grupowych, rozumieniem żartów i sarkazmu, a także mogą mieć problemy z dopasowaniem się do norm społecznych.113

Wpływ na karierę zawodową i niezależność

W dorosłości niepełnosprawność intelektualna może wpływać na możliwości zatrudnienia i zdolność do samodzielnego życia:114

  • Zwiększone ryzyko bezrobocia lub niepełnego zatrudnienia115
  • Trudności z utrzymaniem pracy z powodu problemów organizacyjnych116
  • Problemy z zarządzaniem finansami osobistymi117
  • Trudności z codziennymi czynnościami, takimi jak płacenie rachunków czy podążanie za przepisami kulinarnymi118

Wiele osób z niepełnosprawnością intelektualną opracowuje strategie radzenia sobie i mechanizmy kompensacyjne, które pomagają im przezwyciężyć trudności w uczeniu się.119

Długoterminowa progresja i rokowania

Niepełnosprawność intelektualna jest stanem trwającym całe życie, ale przy odpowiednim wsparciu osoby z tymi zaburzeniami mogą prowadzić satysfakcjonujące i produktywne życie:120

  • Choć nie ma lekarstwa, specyficzne zaburzenia uczenia się mogą być skutecznie zarządzane przez całe życie121
  • Osoby z niepełnosprawnością intelektualną mogą stać się sprawnymi uczniami122
  • Mogą wykorzystać mocne strony związane z ich trudnościami w uczeniu się123
  • Wczesna interwencja jest kluczowa dla osób z niepełnosprawnością intelektualną124
  • Specjalne usługi edukacyjne mogą pomóc dzieciom z niepełnosprawnością intelektualną poprawić umiejętności czytania, pisania i matematyki125

W większości przypadków, jeśli dziecko otrzymuje dobre wsparcie edukacyjne i rodzinne oraz może być skierowane do zawodów i zajęć, które wykorzystują jego mocne strony, radzi sobie bardzo dobrze jako dorosły.126

Długoterminowe wyniki nie zależą wyłącznie od osiągnięć akademickich, ale również od cech osobowych, wspierających dorosłych i czynników społecznych.127

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    Learning disabilities are a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that can significantly hamper a persons ability to learn new things. As a result, the person may have trouble with tasks such as speaking, reading, writing, paying attention, understanding information, remembering things, performing mathematical calculations, or coordinating movements. […] These are some of the symptoms of learning disabilities: Poor memory, Difficulty focusing, Short attention span, Difficulty with reading or writing, Inability to distinguish between sounds, letters, or numbers, Difficulty sounding out words, Tendency to put numbers or letters in the wrong sequence, Difficulty telling time, Confusion between right and left, Tendency to reverse letters, Difficulty grasping certain words and concepts, Disconnect between words and meaning (i.e.. saying one thing but meaning another), Difficulty expressing thoughts and emotions, Poor hand-eye coordination, Delayed speech development, Disorganization, Trouble with listening and following instructions, Inappropriate responses, Restlessness and impulsiveness, Tendency to act out, Difficulty with discipline, Resistance to change, Inconsistent performance on a daily or weekly basis.
  • #2 What are some signs of learning disabilities? | NICHD – Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
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    Many children have trouble reading, writing, or performing other learning-related tasks at some point. This does not mean they have learning disabilities. A child with a learning disability often has several related signs, and they dont go away or get better over time. The signs of learning disabilities vary from person to person. […] Common signs that a person may have learning disabilities include the following: Problems reading and/or writing, Problems with math, Poor memory, Problems paying attention, Trouble following directions, Clumsiness, Trouble telling time, Problems staying organized. […] A child with a learning disability also may have one or more of the following: Acting without really thinking about possible outcomes (impulsiveness), Acting out in school or social situations, Difficulty staying focused; being easily distracted, Difficulty saying a word correctly out loud or expressing thoughts, Problems with school performance from week to week or day to day, Speaking like a younger child; using short, simple phrases; or leaving out words in sentences, Having a hard time listening, Problems dealing with changes in schedule or situations, Problems understanding words or concepts.
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    While all children struggle with some of these things from time to time during their school years, people with learning disabilities tend to have a cluster of these symptoms that persist even as they get older. […] Learning disabilities typically develop at a young age and are often diagnosed during the persons school years, since the primary focus at school is learning. An estimated 8% to 10% of American children younger than 18 have learning disabilities. However, some people are not diagnosed with learning disabilities until they attend college or get a job; others never receive an official diagnosis, so they go through life without knowing why they have trouble with academics, work, relationships, or day-to-day tasks.
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    While all children struggle with some of these things from time to time during their school years, people with learning disabilities tend to have a cluster of these symptoms that persist even as they get older. […] Learning disabilities typically develop at a young age and are often diagnosed during the persons school years, since the primary focus at school is learning. An estimated 8% to 10% of American children younger than 18 have learning disabilities. However, some people are not diagnosed with learning disabilities until they attend college or get a job; others never receive an official diagnosis, so they go through life without knowing why they have trouble with academics, work, relationships, or day-to-day tasks.
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  • #7
    https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/learning-disabilities/Pages/Learning-Disabilities-What-Parents-Need-To-Know.aspx
    Children who learn and think differently can succeed in school, work, and relationships. […] Learning and thinking differences aren’t always obvious, but there are some signs that could mean your child needs help. […] Preschool children may have: Delays in language development. By 2 years of age, your preschool-age child should be able to talk in phrases or short sentences. […] School-aged children and teens may find it difficult to: Follow directions. […] There is not necessarily a „cure” for learning disabilities. However, there are many ways to help children and families manage them in a way that helps children learn and thrive in life. […] Talk with your child’s doctor and teachers about any learning struggles you notice. […] Children who learn and think differently can thrive with the right support. The sooner you know what’s going on with your child, the sooner you can get your child help.
  • #8 Age-wise List of Symptoms of Learning Disability in Your Child – Psycho Wellnesscenter
    https://www.psychowellnesscenter.com/Blog/age-wise-list-of-symptoms-of-learning-disability-in-your-child/
    Learning disabilities (LD) refer to a category of conditions that impair a child’s ability to learn. Children have trouble reading, writing, arithmetic, listening, and/or speaking if they have learning disabilities. In most cases, there is a significant gap between what is expected of a child based on his/her intellect and what he/she actually does. […] The word „learning disorder” refers to a wide range of learning disabilities. Reading disabilities, written language disabilities, and math disabilities are the three primary categories of learning disabilities. Each form of LD may encompass a variety of disorders. […] One child can have trouble reading and writing, while another likes books but struggles with math. Another child might have trouble comprehending what others are saying or speaking out loud. The concerns are complex, but they all stem from learning disabilities. Learning disabilities aren’t always easy to spot. Because of the broad range of symptoms and profiles, there is no specific symptom or profile that can be used to prove the existence of an issue. At different ages, however, some warning signs are more common than others.
  • #9 Early Signs of Learning Challenges – Child Mind Institute
    https://childmind.org/article/early-signs-of-learning-challenges/
    Some early signs of learning challenges or disorders include struggling to rhyme (indicating a reading disorder), count (math disorder), or hold a crayon (motor disorder). […] If a child often gets frustrated during a particular activity, it might be a sign that those skills are a challenge for them. […] Interventions that can help young children with learning challenges or disorders vary depending on their symptoms. Children with fine motor issues may be helped by an occupational therapist (OT). A speech-language pathologist (SLP) can help kids with speech and language issues. […] Parents can support kids who show early signs of learning challenges by helping them build skills outside the classroom. Activities like reading, counting, or drawing together can help kids practice skills in a low-stress environment.
  • #10 Signs and Symptoms of Learning Disabilities Can Change With Age – Childrens Health Council
    https://www.chconline.org/resourcelibrary/signs-and-symptoms-of-learning-disabilities-can-change-with-age/
    Being a child or teen with a learning disability can be challenging and frustrating, especially if the learning disability goes undetected. […] It is important to understand the symptoms one might experience at different ages and get children and teens the proper assistance they require at school. […] Children with dyslexia struggle with reading. They might mix up letters, write them backwards, and spell words incorrectly. As a result, they might avoid reading. Additionally, they struggle with comprehension and fluency. […] Children with dysgraphia have trouble writing. According to Saunders, they may hold the pen funny and slouch when writing. Additionally, they might struggle to form letters and aren’t able to write for extended periods. Finally, these individuals may struggle to put much thought into their writing. They may stare at empty paper not knowing how to begin and erupt in tears, says Saunders.
  • #11 Signs & Symptoms of Learning Disabilities & Disorders | NeuroHealth Arlington Heights
    https://neurohealthah.com/blog/learning-disabilities-and-disorders-signs-symptoms/
    Your child is struggling in school. […] Common signs of learning disabilities in children: Short attention span and difficulty focusing. Poor memory. Difficulty with following directions. Poor hand-eye or body coordination. Trouble with reading and comprehension. Difficulty understanding new concepts. Trouble learning the alphabet, days of the week, numbers, etc. Speaks later than most children. Slow vocabulary growth. Poor reading/writing abilities. […] Other signs of a child with a learning disability might include: Says one thing, means another. Problems dealing with new things in life. Doesn’t adjust well to change. Reverses letters. Immature way of speaking. Places letters in sentences incorrectly. […] Learning disabilities are most often determined through school-based testing.
  • #12 Signs & Symptoms of Learning Disabilities & Disorders | NeuroHealth Arlington Heights
    https://neurohealthah.com/blog/learning-disabilities-and-disorders-signs-symptoms/
    Your child is struggling in school. […] Common signs of learning disabilities in children: Short attention span and difficulty focusing. Poor memory. Difficulty with following directions. Poor hand-eye or body coordination. Trouble with reading and comprehension. Difficulty understanding new concepts. Trouble learning the alphabet, days of the week, numbers, etc. Speaks later than most children. Slow vocabulary growth. Poor reading/writing abilities. […] Other signs of a child with a learning disability might include: Says one thing, means another. Problems dealing with new things in life. Doesn’t adjust well to change. Reverses letters. Immature way of speaking. Places letters in sentences incorrectly. […] Learning disabilities are most often determined through school-based testing.
  • #13 Learning Disabilities | MaineHealth
    https://www.mainehealth.org/care-services/pediatric-care-child-health/learning-disabilities
    Learning disability symptoms […] Signs and symptoms of learning disabilities may vary depending on the type of learning disability. […] Some symptoms of learning disabilities include: Difficulty with reading and/or writing, Problems with math skills, Difficulty remembering, Problems paying attention, Trouble following directions, Poor coordination, Difficulty with concepts related to time, Problems staying organized, Inappropriate responses in school or social situations, Difficulty staying on task (easily distracted), Difficulty finding the right way to say something, Inconsistent school performance, Immature way of speaking, Difficulty listening well, Problems dealing with new things in life, Problems understanding words or concepts. […] Evaluating learning disabilities […] Learning disabilities are often identified when a child begins to attend school. […] Specialized testing is required to make a clear diagnosis. Diagnosing a learning disability usually includes an evaluation. […] A full evaluation for a learning disability includes the following: A medical examination, including a neurological exam, to identify or rule out other possible causes of the child’s difficulties, Exploration of developmental, social and school performance, A discussion of family history, Academic achievement testing and psychological assessment.
  • #14 What are some signs of learning disabilities? | NICHD – Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
    https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/learning/conditioninfo/signs
    Many children have trouble reading, writing, or performing other learning-related tasks at some point. This does not mean they have learning disabilities. A child with a learning disability often has several related signs, and they dont go away or get better over time. The signs of learning disabilities vary from person to person. […] Common signs that a person may have learning disabilities include the following: Problems reading and/or writing, Problems with math, Poor memory, Problems paying attention, Trouble following directions, Clumsiness, Trouble telling time, Problems staying organized. […] A child with a learning disability also may have one or more of the following: Acting without really thinking about possible outcomes (impulsiveness), Acting out in school or social situations, Difficulty staying focused; being easily distracted, Difficulty saying a word correctly out loud or expressing thoughts, Problems with school performance from week to week or day to day, Speaking like a younger child; using short, simple phrases; or leaving out words in sentences, Having a hard time listening, Problems dealing with changes in schedule or situations, Problems understanding words or concepts.
  • #15 What are some signs of learning disabilities? | NICHD – Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
    https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/learning/conditioninfo/signs
    Many children have trouble reading, writing, or performing other learning-related tasks at some point. This does not mean they have learning disabilities. A child with a learning disability often has several related signs, and they dont go away or get better over time. The signs of learning disabilities vary from person to person. […] Common signs that a person may have learning disabilities include the following: Problems reading and/or writing, Problems with math, Poor memory, Problems paying attention, Trouble following directions, Clumsiness, Trouble telling time, Problems staying organized. […] A child with a learning disability also may have one or more of the following: Acting without really thinking about possible outcomes (impulsiveness), Acting out in school or social situations, Difficulty staying focused; being easily distracted, Difficulty saying a word correctly out loud or expressing thoughts, Problems with school performance from week to week or day to day, Speaking like a younger child; using short, simple phrases; or leaving out words in sentences, Having a hard time listening, Problems dealing with changes in schedule or situations, Problems understanding words or concepts.
  • #16 Learning Disabilities: Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
    https://www.verywellmind.com/learning-disabilities-types-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-6386232
    Learning disabilities are a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that can significantly hamper a persons ability to learn new things. As a result, the person may have trouble with tasks such as speaking, reading, writing, paying attention, understanding information, remembering things, performing mathematical calculations, or coordinating movements. […] These are some of the symptoms of learning disabilities: Poor memory, Difficulty focusing, Short attention span, Difficulty with reading or writing, Inability to distinguish between sounds, letters, or numbers, Difficulty sounding out words, Tendency to put numbers or letters in the wrong sequence, Difficulty telling time, Confusion between right and left, Tendency to reverse letters, Difficulty grasping certain words and concepts, Disconnect between words and meaning (i.e.. saying one thing but meaning another), Difficulty expressing thoughts and emotions, Poor hand-eye coordination, Delayed speech development, Disorganization, Trouble with listening and following instructions, Inappropriate responses, Restlessness and impulsiveness, Tendency to act out, Difficulty with discipline, Resistance to change, Inconsistent performance on a daily or weekly basis.
  • #17 Learning Disabilities: Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
    https://www.verywellmind.com/learning-disabilities-types-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-6386232
    Learning disabilities are a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that can significantly hamper a persons ability to learn new things. As a result, the person may have trouble with tasks such as speaking, reading, writing, paying attention, understanding information, remembering things, performing mathematical calculations, or coordinating movements. […] These are some of the symptoms of learning disabilities: Poor memory, Difficulty focusing, Short attention span, Difficulty with reading or writing, Inability to distinguish between sounds, letters, or numbers, Difficulty sounding out words, Tendency to put numbers or letters in the wrong sequence, Difficulty telling time, Confusion between right and left, Tendency to reverse letters, Difficulty grasping certain words and concepts, Disconnect between words and meaning (i.e.. saying one thing but meaning another), Difficulty expressing thoughts and emotions, Poor hand-eye coordination, Delayed speech development, Disorganization, Trouble with listening and following instructions, Inappropriate responses, Restlessness and impulsiveness, Tendency to act out, Difficulty with discipline, Resistance to change, Inconsistent performance on a daily or weekly basis.
  • #18 Learning Disabilities: Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
    https://www.verywellmind.com/learning-disabilities-types-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-6386232
    Learning disabilities are a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that can significantly hamper a persons ability to learn new things. As a result, the person may have trouble with tasks such as speaking, reading, writing, paying attention, understanding information, remembering things, performing mathematical calculations, or coordinating movements. […] These are some of the symptoms of learning disabilities: Poor memory, Difficulty focusing, Short attention span, Difficulty with reading or writing, Inability to distinguish between sounds, letters, or numbers, Difficulty sounding out words, Tendency to put numbers or letters in the wrong sequence, Difficulty telling time, Confusion between right and left, Tendency to reverse letters, Difficulty grasping certain words and concepts, Disconnect between words and meaning (i.e.. saying one thing but meaning another), Difficulty expressing thoughts and emotions, Poor hand-eye coordination, Delayed speech development, Disorganization, Trouble with listening and following instructions, Inappropriate responses, Restlessness and impulsiveness, Tendency to act out, Difficulty with discipline, Resistance to change, Inconsistent performance on a daily or weekly basis.
  • #19 What are some signs of learning disabilities? | NICHD – Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
    https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/learning/conditioninfo/signs
    Many children have trouble reading, writing, or performing other learning-related tasks at some point. This does not mean they have learning disabilities. A child with a learning disability often has several related signs, and they dont go away or get better over time. The signs of learning disabilities vary from person to person. […] Common signs that a person may have learning disabilities include the following: Problems reading and/or writing, Problems with math, Poor memory, Problems paying attention, Trouble following directions, Clumsiness, Trouble telling time, Problems staying organized. […] A child with a learning disability also may have one or more of the following: Acting without really thinking about possible outcomes (impulsiveness), Acting out in school or social situations, Difficulty staying focused; being easily distracted, Difficulty saying a word correctly out loud or expressing thoughts, Problems with school performance from week to week or day to day, Speaking like a younger child; using short, simple phrases; or leaving out words in sentences, Having a hard time listening, Problems dealing with changes in schedule or situations, Problems understanding words or concepts.
  • #20 What are some signs of learning disabilities? | NICHD – Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
    https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/learning/conditioninfo/signs
    Many children have trouble reading, writing, or performing other learning-related tasks at some point. This does not mean they have learning disabilities. A child with a learning disability often has several related signs, and they dont go away or get better over time. The signs of learning disabilities vary from person to person. […] Common signs that a person may have learning disabilities include the following: Problems reading and/or writing, Problems with math, Poor memory, Problems paying attention, Trouble following directions, Clumsiness, Trouble telling time, Problems staying organized. […] A child with a learning disability also may have one or more of the following: Acting without really thinking about possible outcomes (impulsiveness), Acting out in school or social situations, Difficulty staying focused; being easily distracted, Difficulty saying a word correctly out loud or expressing thoughts, Problems with school performance from week to week or day to day, Speaking like a younger child; using short, simple phrases; or leaving out words in sentences, Having a hard time listening, Problems dealing with changes in schedule or situations, Problems understanding words or concepts.
  • #21 What are some signs of learning disabilities? | NICHD – Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
    https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/learning/conditioninfo/signs
    Many children have trouble reading, writing, or performing other learning-related tasks at some point. This does not mean they have learning disabilities. A child with a learning disability often has several related signs, and they dont go away or get better over time. The signs of learning disabilities vary from person to person. […] Common signs that a person may have learning disabilities include the following: Problems reading and/or writing, Problems with math, Poor memory, Problems paying attention, Trouble following directions, Clumsiness, Trouble telling time, Problems staying organized. […] A child with a learning disability also may have one or more of the following: Acting without really thinking about possible outcomes (impulsiveness), Acting out in school or social situations, Difficulty staying focused; being easily distracted, Difficulty saying a word correctly out loud or expressing thoughts, Problems with school performance from week to week or day to day, Speaking like a younger child; using short, simple phrases; or leaving out words in sentences, Having a hard time listening, Problems dealing with changes in schedule or situations, Problems understanding words or concepts.
  • #22 Learning Disabilities: Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
    https://www.verywellmind.com/learning-disabilities-types-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-6386232
    Learning disabilities are a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that can significantly hamper a persons ability to learn new things. As a result, the person may have trouble with tasks such as speaking, reading, writing, paying attention, understanding information, remembering things, performing mathematical calculations, or coordinating movements. […] These are some of the symptoms of learning disabilities: Poor memory, Difficulty focusing, Short attention span, Difficulty with reading or writing, Inability to distinguish between sounds, letters, or numbers, Difficulty sounding out words, Tendency to put numbers or letters in the wrong sequence, Difficulty telling time, Confusion between right and left, Tendency to reverse letters, Difficulty grasping certain words and concepts, Disconnect between words and meaning (i.e.. saying one thing but meaning another), Difficulty expressing thoughts and emotions, Poor hand-eye coordination, Delayed speech development, Disorganization, Trouble with listening and following instructions, Inappropriate responses, Restlessness and impulsiveness, Tendency to act out, Difficulty with discipline, Resistance to change, Inconsistent performance on a daily or weekly basis.
  • #23 Learning Disabilities: Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
    https://www.verywellmind.com/learning-disabilities-types-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-6386232
    Learning disabilities are a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that can significantly hamper a persons ability to learn new things. As a result, the person may have trouble with tasks such as speaking, reading, writing, paying attention, understanding information, remembering things, performing mathematical calculations, or coordinating movements. […] These are some of the symptoms of learning disabilities: Poor memory, Difficulty focusing, Short attention span, Difficulty with reading or writing, Inability to distinguish between sounds, letters, or numbers, Difficulty sounding out words, Tendency to put numbers or letters in the wrong sequence, Difficulty telling time, Confusion between right and left, Tendency to reverse letters, Difficulty grasping certain words and concepts, Disconnect between words and meaning (i.e.. saying one thing but meaning another), Difficulty expressing thoughts and emotions, Poor hand-eye coordination, Delayed speech development, Disorganization, Trouble with listening and following instructions, Inappropriate responses, Restlessness and impulsiveness, Tendency to act out, Difficulty with discipline, Resistance to change, Inconsistent performance on a daily or weekly basis.
  • #24 Learning Disabilities: Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
    https://www.verywellmind.com/learning-disabilities-types-causes-symptoms-and-treatment-6386232
    Learning disabilities are a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that can significantly hamper a persons ability to learn new things. As a result, the person may have trouble with tasks such as speaking, reading, writing, paying attention, understanding information, remembering things, performing mathematical calculations, or coordinating movements. […] These are some of the symptoms of learning disabilities: Poor memory, Difficulty focusing, Short attention span, Difficulty with reading or writing, Inability to distinguish between sounds, letters, or numbers, Difficulty sounding out words, Tendency to put numbers or letters in the wrong sequence, Difficulty telling time, Confusion between right and left, Tendency to reverse letters, Difficulty grasping certain words and concepts, Disconnect between words and meaning (i.e.. saying one thing but meaning another), Difficulty expressing thoughts and emotions, Poor hand-eye coordination, Delayed speech development, Disorganization, Trouble with listening and following instructions, Inappropriate responses, Restlessness and impulsiveness, Tendency to act out, Difficulty with discipline, Resistance to change, Inconsistent performance on a daily or weekly basis.
  • #25 The Top 5 Most Common Learning Disabilities & Their Symptoms – LDRFA
    https://www.ldrfa.org/the-top-5-most-common-learning-disabilities-their-symptoms/
    For children, learning disabilities can make it difficult to keep up with their peers academically and may lead to frustration and behavioral issues. Children with learning disabilities may also struggle with social interactions and have low self-esteem. It is important for children with learning disabilities to receive appropriate support and accommodations in order to succeed academically and emotionally. […] For adults, learning disabilities can continue to affect their ability to learn and process information. However, adults may have developed coping mechanisms and strategies to help them compensate for their learning challenges. […] Dyslexia is the number one learning disability that affects people of all ages. It affects a persons reading and language processing skills. […] ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects a persons ability to pay attention, control impulsivity, and regulate their level of hyperactivity.
  • #26 The Top 5 Most Common Learning Disabilities & Their Symptoms – LDRFA
    https://www.ldrfa.org/the-top-5-most-common-learning-disabilities-their-symptoms/
    Dyscalculia is a learning disability that affects math skills. It can make it difficult for a person to understand math concepts, perform arithmetic calculations, and solve math problems. […] Dysgraphia is a learning disability that affects a persons ability to write. It can manifest as difficulty with spelling, poor handwriting, or trouble putting thoughts on paper. […] Dyspraxia is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to plan and coordinate movement. It can affect fine motor skills, such as writing or tying shoelaces, as well as gross motor skills, such as balance and coordination. […] Learning disabilities are extremely common and can affect people of all ages. They can impact a persons ability to learn, process information, and perform certain tasks. […] Each of these conditions can present with a range of symptoms and can be diagnosed through a combination of medical and educational assessments. […] It is important to seek help if you or someone you know is struggling with a learning disability, as early intervention can make a significant difference in managing the condition and achieving success in school and other areas of life.
  • #27 Dyslexia – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dyslexia/symptoms-causes/syc-20353552
    Dyslexia is a learning disorder that involves difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words (decoding). […] Signs of dyslexia can be difficult to recognize before your child enters school, but some early clues may indicate a problem. Once your child reaches school age, your child’s teacher may be the first to notice a problem. Severity varies, but the condition often becomes apparent as a child starts learning to read. […] Once your child is in school, dyslexia symptoms may become more apparent, including: Reading well below the expected level for age, Problems processing and understanding what is heard, Difficulty finding the right word or forming answers to questions, Problems remembering the sequence of things, Difficulty seeing (and occasionally hearing) similarities and differences in letters and words, Inability to sound out the pronunciation of an unfamiliar word, Difficulty spelling, Spending an unusually long time completing tasks that involve reading or writing, Avoiding activities that involve reading.
  • #28 Dyslexia – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dyslexia/symptoms-causes/syc-20353552
    Dyslexia is a learning disorder that involves difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words (decoding). […] Signs of dyslexia can be difficult to recognize before your child enters school, but some early clues may indicate a problem. Once your child reaches school age, your child’s teacher may be the first to notice a problem. Severity varies, but the condition often becomes apparent as a child starts learning to read. […] Once your child is in school, dyslexia symptoms may become more apparent, including: Reading well below the expected level for age, Problems processing and understanding what is heard, Difficulty finding the right word or forming answers to questions, Problems remembering the sequence of things, Difficulty seeing (and occasionally hearing) similarities and differences in letters and words, Inability to sound out the pronunciation of an unfamiliar word, Difficulty spelling, Spending an unusually long time completing tasks that involve reading or writing, Avoiding activities that involve reading.
  • #29 Dyslexia – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dyslexia/symptoms-causes/syc-20353552
    Dyslexia is a learning disorder that involves difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words (decoding). […] Signs of dyslexia can be difficult to recognize before your child enters school, but some early clues may indicate a problem. Once your child reaches school age, your child’s teacher may be the first to notice a problem. Severity varies, but the condition often becomes apparent as a child starts learning to read. […] Once your child is in school, dyslexia symptoms may become more apparent, including: Reading well below the expected level for age, Problems processing and understanding what is heard, Difficulty finding the right word or forming answers to questions, Problems remembering the sequence of things, Difficulty seeing (and occasionally hearing) similarities and differences in letters and words, Inability to sound out the pronunciation of an unfamiliar word, Difficulty spelling, Spending an unusually long time completing tasks that involve reading or writing, Avoiding activities that involve reading.
  • #30 Dyslexia – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dyslexia/symptoms-causes/syc-20353552
    Dyslexia is a learning disorder that involves difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words (decoding). […] Signs of dyslexia can be difficult to recognize before your child enters school, but some early clues may indicate a problem. Once your child reaches school age, your child’s teacher may be the first to notice a problem. Severity varies, but the condition often becomes apparent as a child starts learning to read. […] Once your child is in school, dyslexia symptoms may become more apparent, including: Reading well below the expected level for age, Problems processing and understanding what is heard, Difficulty finding the right word or forming answers to questions, Problems remembering the sequence of things, Difficulty seeing (and occasionally hearing) similarities and differences in letters and words, Inability to sound out the pronunciation of an unfamiliar word, Difficulty spelling, Spending an unusually long time completing tasks that involve reading or writing, Avoiding activities that involve reading.
  • #31 Signs and Symptoms of Learning Disabilities Can Change With Age – Childrens Health Council
    https://www.chconline.org/resourcelibrary/signs-and-symptoms-of-learning-disabilities-can-change-with-age/
    Children with dyscalculia struggle with another area: numbers. According to Saunders, they may have difficulty with order of numbers, may get basic math concepts wrong, and may struggle with abstract concepts like time spans, measurements, days of weeks/months of year. […] Finally, children might have processing issues, which is an error in the brain when it receives auditory or visual information. Processing issues may manifest in mispronunciation of words, misunderstanding of something said, completely missing something said, writing the wrong thing copied, not comprehending something read or seen, explains Saunders. Children with processing issues may appear slow or not smart, which is not the case. Their brains simply need more time and/or they need data slowed down as it enters. […] The primary difference between children and teens in all of these learning disabilities is that for a teen, if the issue had never been caught, then likely the teen has major self-esteem issues. They have pegged themselves as stupid, likely do not do well in school, avoid reading, writing, math, and homework in general. […] If you observe these symptoms combined with learning difficulties in certain areas, it might be beneficial to explore the possibility that your teen has a learning disorder.
  • #32 Dyscalculia: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23949-dyscalculia
    Dyscalculia is a learning disorder that affects a persons ability to do math. […] Symptoms of this condition usually appear in childhood, but adults may have dyscalculia without knowing it. […] The symptoms of this disorder usually appear in childhood, especially when children learn how to do basic math. However, many adults have dyscalculia and dont know it. People who have dyscalculia often face mental health issues when they have to do math, such as anxiety, depression and other difficult feelings. […] The symptoms of dyscalculia depend on which parts of the process a person struggles with most. It can also depend on the persons age and the situations they encounter most often. […] The symptoms of dyscalculia often draw attention when children start school around age 6. For these children, the symptoms include trouble with: Counting on fingers with small numbers (especially at an age where that seems unnecessary).
  • #33 Signs & Symptoms of Learning Disabilities & Disorders | NeuroHealth Arlington Heights
    https://neurohealthah.com/blog/learning-disabilities-and-disorders-signs-symptoms/
    The average person may be able to recognize warning signs but will not have the ability to determine an accurate diagnosis. An official diagnosis from a professional is also required to receive specialized services and accommodations. […] “Learning disabilities” is technically a term that acts as an umbrella and covers a wide array of specific disabilities. Auditory processing disorder (APD) causes you to have difficulty processing sound. […] Dyscalculia affects a person’s ability to understand numbers and math symbols. Dysgraphia affects a person’s fine motor skills and ability to write. Dyslexia is the most well-known of the three and affects a person’s ability to read and process language. […] Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is probably the most well-known and common diagnosis, but it is not actually considered to be a learning disability. […] The earlier the intervention, the greater the chance is for academic success.
  • #34 Signs and Symptoms of Learning Disabilities Can Change With Age – Childrens Health Council
    https://www.chconline.org/resourcelibrary/signs-and-symptoms-of-learning-disabilities-can-change-with-age/
    Children with dyscalculia struggle with another area: numbers. According to Saunders, they may have difficulty with order of numbers, may get basic math concepts wrong, and may struggle with abstract concepts like time spans, measurements, days of weeks/months of year. […] Finally, children might have processing issues, which is an error in the brain when it receives auditory or visual information. Processing issues may manifest in mispronunciation of words, misunderstanding of something said, completely missing something said, writing the wrong thing copied, not comprehending something read or seen, explains Saunders. Children with processing issues may appear slow or not smart, which is not the case. Their brains simply need more time and/or they need data slowed down as it enters. […] The primary difference between children and teens in all of these learning disabilities is that for a teen, if the issue had never been caught, then likely the teen has major self-esteem issues. They have pegged themselves as stupid, likely do not do well in school, avoid reading, writing, math, and homework in general. […] If you observe these symptoms combined with learning difficulties in certain areas, it might be beneficial to explore the possibility that your teen has a learning disorder.
  • #35 The Top 5 Most Common Learning Disabilities & Their Symptoms – LDRFA
    https://www.ldrfa.org/the-top-5-most-common-learning-disabilities-their-symptoms/
    Dyscalculia is a learning disability that affects math skills. It can make it difficult for a person to understand math concepts, perform arithmetic calculations, and solve math problems. […] Dysgraphia is a learning disability that affects a persons ability to write. It can manifest as difficulty with spelling, poor handwriting, or trouble putting thoughts on paper. […] Dyspraxia is a neurological disorder that affects a persons ability to plan and coordinate movement. It can affect fine motor skills, such as writing or tying shoelaces, as well as gross motor skills, such as balance and coordination. […] Learning disabilities are extremely common and can affect people of all ages. They can impact a persons ability to learn, process information, and perform certain tasks. […] Each of these conditions can present with a range of symptoms and can be diagnosed through a combination of medical and educational assessments. […] It is important to seek help if you or someone you know is struggling with a learning disability, as early intervention can make a significant difference in managing the condition and achieving success in school and other areas of life.
  • #36 Signs and Symptoms of Learning Disabilities Can Change With Age – Childrens Health Council
    https://www.chconline.org/resourcelibrary/signs-and-symptoms-of-learning-disabilities-can-change-with-age/
    Being a child or teen with a learning disability can be challenging and frustrating, especially if the learning disability goes undetected. […] It is important to understand the symptoms one might experience at different ages and get children and teens the proper assistance they require at school. […] Children with dyslexia struggle with reading. They might mix up letters, write them backwards, and spell words incorrectly. As a result, they might avoid reading. Additionally, they struggle with comprehension and fluency. […] Children with dysgraphia have trouble writing. According to Saunders, they may hold the pen funny and slouch when writing. Additionally, they might struggle to form letters and aren’t able to write for extended periods. Finally, these individuals may struggle to put much thought into their writing. They may stare at empty paper not knowing how to begin and erupt in tears, says Saunders.
  • #37 Signs and Symptoms of Learning Disabilities Can Change With Age – Childrens Health Council
    https://www.chconline.org/resourcelibrary/signs-and-symptoms-of-learning-disabilities-can-change-with-age/
    Being a child or teen with a learning disability can be challenging and frustrating, especially if the learning disability goes undetected. […] It is important to understand the symptoms one might experience at different ages and get children and teens the proper assistance they require at school. […] Children with dyslexia struggle with reading. They might mix up letters, write them backwards, and spell words incorrectly. As a result, they might avoid reading. Additionally, they struggle with comprehension and fluency. […] Children with dysgraphia have trouble writing. According to Saunders, they may hold the pen funny and slouch when writing. Additionally, they might struggle to form letters and aren’t able to write for extended periods. Finally, these individuals may struggle to put much thought into their writing. They may stare at empty paper not knowing how to begin and erupt in tears, says Saunders.
  • #38
    https://www.beaumont.org/conditions/learning-disorders
    A learning disorder is defined as difficulty in an academic area (reading, mathematics, or written expression). The child’s ability to achieve in the specific academic area is below what is expected for the child’s age, educational level, and level of intelligence. The difficulty experienced by the child is severe enough to interfere with academic achievement or age-appropriate normal activities of daily living. […] The following are the most common symptoms of learning disorders. However, each child may experience symptoms differently. Symptoms may include: […] A reading disorder is present when a child reads below the expected level given his/her age, grade in school, and intelligence. Children with a reading disorder read slow and have difficulty understanding what they read. […] A mathematics disorder is present when a child has problems with skills related to numbers, such as counting, copying numbers correctly, adding and carrying numbers, learning multiplication tables, recognizing mathematical signs, and understanding mathematical operations.
  • #39 The Top 5 Most Common Learning Disabilities & Their Symptoms – LDRFA
    https://www.ldrfa.org/the-top-5-most-common-learning-disabilities-their-symptoms/
    For children, learning disabilities can make it difficult to keep up with their peers academically and may lead to frustration and behavioral issues. Children with learning disabilities may also struggle with social interactions and have low self-esteem. It is important for children with learning disabilities to receive appropriate support and accommodations in order to succeed academically and emotionally. […] For adults, learning disabilities can continue to affect their ability to learn and process information. However, adults may have developed coping mechanisms and strategies to help them compensate for their learning challenges. […] Dyslexia is the number one learning disability that affects people of all ages. It affects a persons reading and language processing skills. […] ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects a persons ability to pay attention, control impulsivity, and regulate their level of hyperactivity.
  • #40 The Top 5 Most Common Learning Disabilities & Their Symptoms – LDRFA
    https://www.ldrfa.org/the-top-5-most-common-learning-disabilities-their-symptoms/
    For children, learning disabilities can make it difficult to keep up with their peers academically and may lead to frustration and behavioral issues. Children with learning disabilities may also struggle with social interactions and have low self-esteem. It is important for children with learning disabilities to receive appropriate support and accommodations in order to succeed academically and emotionally. […] For adults, learning disabilities can continue to affect their ability to learn and process information. However, adults may have developed coping mechanisms and strategies to help them compensate for their learning challenges. […] Dyslexia is the number one learning disability that affects people of all ages. It affects a persons reading and language processing skills. […] ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects a persons ability to pay attention, control impulsivity, and regulate their level of hyperactivity.
  • #41 The Top 5 Most Common Learning Disabilities & Their Symptoms – LDRFA
    https://www.ldrfa.org/the-top-5-most-common-learning-disabilities-their-symptoms/
    For children, learning disabilities can make it difficult to keep up with their peers academically and may lead to frustration and behavioral issues. Children with learning disabilities may also struggle with social interactions and have low self-esteem. It is important for children with learning disabilities to receive appropriate support and accommodations in order to succeed academically and emotionally. […] For adults, learning disabilities can continue to affect their ability to learn and process information. However, adults may have developed coping mechanisms and strategies to help them compensate for their learning challenges. […] Dyslexia is the number one learning disability that affects people of all ages. It affects a persons reading and language processing skills. […] ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects a persons ability to pay attention, control impulsivity, and regulate their level of hyperactivity.
  • #42 Signs and Symptoms of Learning Disabilities Can Change With Age – Childrens Health Council
    https://www.chconline.org/resourcelibrary/signs-and-symptoms-of-learning-disabilities-can-change-with-age/
    Children with dyscalculia struggle with another area: numbers. According to Saunders, they may have difficulty with order of numbers, may get basic math concepts wrong, and may struggle with abstract concepts like time spans, measurements, days of weeks/months of year. […] Finally, children might have processing issues, which is an error in the brain when it receives auditory or visual information. Processing issues may manifest in mispronunciation of words, misunderstanding of something said, completely missing something said, writing the wrong thing copied, not comprehending something read or seen, explains Saunders. Children with processing issues may appear slow or not smart, which is not the case. Their brains simply need more time and/or they need data slowed down as it enters. […] The primary difference between children and teens in all of these learning disabilities is that for a teen, if the issue had never been caught, then likely the teen has major self-esteem issues. They have pegged themselves as stupid, likely do not do well in school, avoid reading, writing, math, and homework in general. […] If you observe these symptoms combined with learning difficulties in certain areas, it might be beneficial to explore the possibility that your teen has a learning disorder.
  • #43 Signs and Symptoms of Learning Disabilities Can Change With Age – Childrens Health Council
    https://www.chconline.org/resourcelibrary/signs-and-symptoms-of-learning-disabilities-can-change-with-age/
    Children with dyscalculia struggle with another area: numbers. According to Saunders, they may have difficulty with order of numbers, may get basic math concepts wrong, and may struggle with abstract concepts like time spans, measurements, days of weeks/months of year. […] Finally, children might have processing issues, which is an error in the brain when it receives auditory or visual information. Processing issues may manifest in mispronunciation of words, misunderstanding of something said, completely missing something said, writing the wrong thing copied, not comprehending something read or seen, explains Saunders. Children with processing issues may appear slow or not smart, which is not the case. Their brains simply need more time and/or they need data slowed down as it enters. […] The primary difference between children and teens in all of these learning disabilities is that for a teen, if the issue had never been caught, then likely the teen has major self-esteem issues. They have pegged themselves as stupid, likely do not do well in school, avoid reading, writing, math, and homework in general. […] If you observe these symptoms combined with learning difficulties in certain areas, it might be beneficial to explore the possibility that your teen has a learning disorder.
  • #44 Signs and Symptoms of Learning Disabilities Can Change With Age – Childrens Health Council
    https://www.chconline.org/resourcelibrary/signs-and-symptoms-of-learning-disabilities-can-change-with-age/
    Children with dyscalculia struggle with another area: numbers. According to Saunders, they may have difficulty with order of numbers, may get basic math concepts wrong, and may struggle with abstract concepts like time spans, measurements, days of weeks/months of year. […] Finally, children might have processing issues, which is an error in the brain when it receives auditory or visual information. Processing issues may manifest in mispronunciation of words, misunderstanding of something said, completely missing something said, writing the wrong thing copied, not comprehending something read or seen, explains Saunders. Children with processing issues may appear slow or not smart, which is not the case. Their brains simply need more time and/or they need data slowed down as it enters. […] The primary difference between children and teens in all of these learning disabilities is that for a teen, if the issue had never been caught, then likely the teen has major self-esteem issues. They have pegged themselves as stupid, likely do not do well in school, avoid reading, writing, math, and homework in general. […] If you observe these symptoms combined with learning difficulties in certain areas, it might be beneficial to explore the possibility that your teen has a learning disorder.
  • #45 Clinical Characteristics of Learning Disabilities – Mental Disorders and Disabilities Among Low-Income Children – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK332886/
    Learning difficulties begin during the school-age years. […] The individual’s difficulties must not be better explained by developmental, neurological, sensory (vision or hearing), or motor disorders and must significantly interfere with academic achievement, occupational performance, or activities of daily living (APA, 2013). […] LD is a lifelong condition and is unlikely to resolve after a child graduates, although many individuals learn to successfully accommodate for their LDs. […] Learning difficulties, including dyslexia, result in significant functional impairments in important life skills such as reading and learning. […] Recent IDEA data show that children with LD are more likely to experience challenges in academic performance and negative school outcomes, including below-average test scores, lower grades, and higher rates of course failure. […] While many individuals with learning difficulties lead active and productive lives as adults, others have learning challenges that lead to early withdrawal from school and lower levels of occupational attainment.
  • #46 Early Signs: How to detect learning disabilities in children – UAB News
    https://www.uab.edu/news/health-medicine/early-signs-how-to-detect-learning-disabilities-in-children
    Caroline Richter, Ph.D., assistant professor in UAB’s Department of Psychology said that learning disabilities are common, and there are many ways for parents to identify warning signs at home and provide support. […] Although the age at which children are diagnosed with learning disabilities varies, it is often after they have started some type of formal education that they are usually detected. However, some children can exhibit signs of learning disabilities before school begins. […] The typical age for diagnosis is around second to fourth grade, but parents or teachers may notice a child struggling as early as kindergarten, Richter said. […] Some signs of learning disabilities in preschool include: Late talking compared to other children, Trouble producing the sounds of certain words, animals or numbers, Slow vocabulary growth or difficulty finding the right word, Trouble rhyming words or remembering songs, Difficulty learning numbers, the alphabet and the days of the week, Frequent fidgeting, restlessness and easily bored tendencies, Getting lost in the middle of instructions or being easily distracted.
  • #47 Early Signs: How to detect learning disabilities in children – UAB News
    https://www.uab.edu/news/health-medicine/early-signs-how-to-detect-learning-disabilities-in-children
    Caroline Richter, Ph.D., assistant professor in UAB’s Department of Psychology said that learning disabilities are common, and there are many ways for parents to identify warning signs at home and provide support. […] Although the age at which children are diagnosed with learning disabilities varies, it is often after they have started some type of formal education that they are usually detected. However, some children can exhibit signs of learning disabilities before school begins. […] The typical age for diagnosis is around second to fourth grade, but parents or teachers may notice a child struggling as early as kindergarten, Richter said. […] Some signs of learning disabilities in preschool include: Late talking compared to other children, Trouble producing the sounds of certain words, animals or numbers, Slow vocabulary growth or difficulty finding the right word, Trouble rhyming words or remembering songs, Difficulty learning numbers, the alphabet and the days of the week, Frequent fidgeting, restlessness and easily bored tendencies, Getting lost in the middle of instructions or being easily distracted.
  • #48 Early Signs: How to detect learning disabilities in children – UAB News
    https://www.uab.edu/news/health-medicine/early-signs-how-to-detect-learning-disabilities-in-children
    Caroline Richter, Ph.D., assistant professor in UAB’s Department of Psychology said that learning disabilities are common, and there are many ways for parents to identify warning signs at home and provide support. […] Although the age at which children are diagnosed with learning disabilities varies, it is often after they have started some type of formal education that they are usually detected. However, some children can exhibit signs of learning disabilities before school begins. […] The typical age for diagnosis is around second to fourth grade, but parents or teachers may notice a child struggling as early as kindergarten, Richter said. […] Some signs of learning disabilities in preschool include: Late talking compared to other children, Trouble producing the sounds of certain words, animals or numbers, Slow vocabulary growth or difficulty finding the right word, Trouble rhyming words or remembering songs, Difficulty learning numbers, the alphabet and the days of the week, Frequent fidgeting, restlessness and easily bored tendencies, Getting lost in the middle of instructions or being easily distracted.
  • #49 Early Signs: How to detect learning disabilities in children – UAB News
    https://www.uab.edu/news/health-medicine/early-signs-how-to-detect-learning-disabilities-in-children
    Caroline Richter, Ph.D., assistant professor in UAB’s Department of Psychology said that learning disabilities are common, and there are many ways for parents to identify warning signs at home and provide support. […] Although the age at which children are diagnosed with learning disabilities varies, it is often after they have started some type of formal education that they are usually detected. However, some children can exhibit signs of learning disabilities before school begins. […] The typical age for diagnosis is around second to fourth grade, but parents or teachers may notice a child struggling as early as kindergarten, Richter said. […] Some signs of learning disabilities in preschool include: Late talking compared to other children, Trouble producing the sounds of certain words, animals or numbers, Slow vocabulary growth or difficulty finding the right word, Trouble rhyming words or remembering songs, Difficulty learning numbers, the alphabet and the days of the week, Frequent fidgeting, restlessness and easily bored tendencies, Getting lost in the middle of instructions or being easily distracted.
  • #50 Early Signs: How to detect learning disabilities in children – UAB News
    https://www.uab.edu/news/health-medicine/early-signs-how-to-detect-learning-disabilities-in-children
    Caroline Richter, Ph.D., assistant professor in UAB’s Department of Psychology said that learning disabilities are common, and there are many ways for parents to identify warning signs at home and provide support. […] Although the age at which children are diagnosed with learning disabilities varies, it is often after they have started some type of formal education that they are usually detected. However, some children can exhibit signs of learning disabilities before school begins. […] The typical age for diagnosis is around second to fourth grade, but parents or teachers may notice a child struggling as early as kindergarten, Richter said. […] Some signs of learning disabilities in preschool include: Late talking compared to other children, Trouble producing the sounds of certain words, animals or numbers, Slow vocabulary growth or difficulty finding the right word, Trouble rhyming words or remembering songs, Difficulty learning numbers, the alphabet and the days of the week, Frequent fidgeting, restlessness and easily bored tendencies, Getting lost in the middle of instructions or being easily distracted.
  • #51 Early Signs: How to detect learning disabilities in children – UAB News
    https://www.uab.edu/news/health-medicine/early-signs-how-to-detect-learning-disabilities-in-children
    Caroline Richter, Ph.D., assistant professor in UAB’s Department of Psychology said that learning disabilities are common, and there are many ways for parents to identify warning signs at home and provide support. […] Although the age at which children are diagnosed with learning disabilities varies, it is often after they have started some type of formal education that they are usually detected. However, some children can exhibit signs of learning disabilities before school begins. […] The typical age for diagnosis is around second to fourth grade, but parents or teachers may notice a child struggling as early as kindergarten, Richter said. […] Some signs of learning disabilities in preschool include: Late talking compared to other children, Trouble producing the sounds of certain words, animals or numbers, Slow vocabulary growth or difficulty finding the right word, Trouble rhyming words or remembering songs, Difficulty learning numbers, the alphabet and the days of the week, Frequent fidgeting, restlessness and easily bored tendencies, Getting lost in the middle of instructions or being easily distracted.
  • #52 Early Signs: How to detect learning disabilities in children – UAB News
    https://www.uab.edu/news/health-medicine/early-signs-how-to-detect-learning-disabilities-in-children
    Caroline Richter, Ph.D., assistant professor in UAB’s Department of Psychology said that learning disabilities are common, and there are many ways for parents to identify warning signs at home and provide support. […] Although the age at which children are diagnosed with learning disabilities varies, it is often after they have started some type of formal education that they are usually detected. However, some children can exhibit signs of learning disabilities before school begins. […] The typical age for diagnosis is around second to fourth grade, but parents or teachers may notice a child struggling as early as kindergarten, Richter said. […] Some signs of learning disabilities in preschool include: Late talking compared to other children, Trouble producing the sounds of certain words, animals or numbers, Slow vocabulary growth or difficulty finding the right word, Trouble rhyming words or remembering songs, Difficulty learning numbers, the alphabet and the days of the week, Frequent fidgeting, restlessness and easily bored tendencies, Getting lost in the middle of instructions or being easily distracted.
  • #53 Early Signs: How to detect learning disabilities in children – UAB News
    https://www.uab.edu/news/health-medicine/early-signs-how-to-detect-learning-disabilities-in-children
    While these signs may appear, it is important to remember that no formal diagnosis can be made until after some form of formal schooling, Richter said. […] Richter says teachers are often the first people to notice a child is showing symptoms of a learning disability. […] Once the child has been suspected of having a learning disability the teacher will implement what is called a multi-tiered intervention. […] If it is determined that further intervention is needed, the student may be evaluated for special education services. […] The Response to Intervention approach is a multi-tiered system designed to identify and support students with learning and behavioral needs. […] Richter says there are many things parents can do at home to support their child’s education regardless of whether they have a learning disability. […] Richter says it is important to remember that a learning disability does not limit a child’s potential for success; it simply means the child may need a bit of extra support to thrive.
  • #54 Children’s health
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/childrens-health/in-depth/learning-disorders/art-20046105
    Learning disorders can make it hard for a child to read, write or do simple math. Know the symptoms and find out what you can do. […] It can be hard to figure out that a child has a learning disorder. Some children have learning disorders for a long time before they are diagnosed. These children can have such a hard time in school that their self-esteem and drive to succeed goes down. […] That’s why it’s a good idea for parents to know the symptoms of learning disorders. The sooner you spot the symptoms, the faster you can help your child succeed. […] At times, all children have trouble learning and using academic skills. But when the symptoms last for at least six months and don’t get better with help from adults, a child might have a learning disorder. […] The symptoms of a learning disorder in a child can include: Not being able to master skills in reading, spelling, writing or math at or near the expected age and grade levels.
  • #55 Symptoms of Learning Disabilities | LD OnLine
    https://www.ldonline.org/ld-topics/behavior-social-skills/symptoms-learning-disabilities
    The distractible child is at the opposite end of the Attention Spectrum from the child with no attention span. […] Caregivers would do well to remember a simple but profound fact: Children go to school for a living thats their job! Therefore, it is quite understandable that students with learning disabilities also have difficulty with self-esteem. […] The concept of learned helplessness was introduced by Martin Seligman to explain the response of animals and humans when exposed to a number of trials in which they were unable to influence the outcome. […] Many students with learning disabilities have marked difficulty perceiving or following the established sequences of basic tasks. […] School-aged children with learning disabilities often have marked deficiencies in long-term and short-term memory.
  • #56 Symptoms of Learning Disabilities | LD OnLine
    https://www.ldonline.org/ld-topics/behavior-social-skills/symptoms-learning-disabilities
    The distractible child is at the opposite end of the Attention Spectrum from the child with no attention span. […] Caregivers would do well to remember a simple but profound fact: Children go to school for a living thats their job! Therefore, it is quite understandable that students with learning disabilities also have difficulty with self-esteem. […] The concept of learned helplessness was introduced by Martin Seligman to explain the response of animals and humans when exposed to a number of trials in which they were unable to influence the outcome. […] Many students with learning disabilities have marked difficulty perceiving or following the established sequences of basic tasks. […] School-aged children with learning disabilities often have marked deficiencies in long-term and short-term memory.
  • #57 Signs & Symptoms of Learning Disabilities & Disorders | NeuroHealth Arlington Heights
    https://neurohealthah.com/blog/learning-disabilities-and-disorders-signs-symptoms/
    Your child is struggling in school. […] Common signs of learning disabilities in children: Short attention span and difficulty focusing. Poor memory. Difficulty with following directions. Poor hand-eye or body coordination. Trouble with reading and comprehension. Difficulty understanding new concepts. Trouble learning the alphabet, days of the week, numbers, etc. Speaks later than most children. Slow vocabulary growth. Poor reading/writing abilities. […] Other signs of a child with a learning disability might include: Says one thing, means another. Problems dealing with new things in life. Doesn’t adjust well to change. Reverses letters. Immature way of speaking. Places letters in sentences incorrectly. […] Learning disabilities are most often determined through school-based testing.
  • #58 Symptoms of Learning Disabilities | LD OnLine
    https://www.ldonline.org/ld-topics/behavior-social-skills/symptoms-learning-disabilities
    The distractible child is at the opposite end of the Attention Spectrum from the child with no attention span. […] Caregivers would do well to remember a simple but profound fact: Children go to school for a living thats their job! Therefore, it is quite understandable that students with learning disabilities also have difficulty with self-esteem. […] The concept of learned helplessness was introduced by Martin Seligman to explain the response of animals and humans when exposed to a number of trials in which they were unable to influence the outcome. […] Many students with learning disabilities have marked difficulty perceiving or following the established sequences of basic tasks. […] School-aged children with learning disabilities often have marked deficiencies in long-term and short-term memory.
  • #59 Symptoms of Learning Disabilities | LD OnLine
    https://www.ldonline.org/ld-topics/behavior-social-skills/symptoms-learning-disabilities
    The distractible child is at the opposite end of the Attention Spectrum from the child with no attention span. […] Caregivers would do well to remember a simple but profound fact: Children go to school for a living thats their job! Therefore, it is quite understandable that students with learning disabilities also have difficulty with self-esteem. […] The concept of learned helplessness was introduced by Martin Seligman to explain the response of animals and humans when exposed to a number of trials in which they were unable to influence the outcome. […] Many students with learning disabilities have marked difficulty perceiving or following the established sequences of basic tasks. […] School-aged children with learning disabilities often have marked deficiencies in long-term and short-term memory.
  • #60 Symptoms of Learning Disabilities | LD OnLine
    https://www.ldonline.org/ld-topics/behavior-social-skills/symptoms-learning-disabilities
    Students with hyperactivity manifest rapid, erratic, excessive, and purposeless bodily movement. […] Some studies indicate that 20% of children with learning disabilities also suffer some form of anxiety disorder (e.g., phobias, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder). […] Children with learning disabilities often have difficulty completing simple motoric tasks, despite their concomitant abilities in the area of gross motor skills. […] In addition to the skill deficits listed above, examine the subskill disorders that are also common among children and adolescents with learning disabilities: […] The symptomology of learning disabilities has a significant impact upon the day-to-day behavior of the child in all settings. […] The neurologically-based actions and behaviors of these students can often be misinterpreted, misdiagnosed, and misunderstood.
  • #61 Symptoms of Learning Disabilities | LD OnLine
    https://www.ldonline.org/ld-topics/behavior-social-skills/symptoms-learning-disabilities
    Students with hyperactivity manifest rapid, erratic, excessive, and purposeless bodily movement. […] Some studies indicate that 20% of children with learning disabilities also suffer some form of anxiety disorder (e.g., phobias, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder). […] Children with learning disabilities often have difficulty completing simple motoric tasks, despite their concomitant abilities in the area of gross motor skills. […] In addition to the skill deficits listed above, examine the subskill disorders that are also common among children and adolescents with learning disabilities: […] The symptomology of learning disabilities has a significant impact upon the day-to-day behavior of the child in all settings. […] The neurologically-based actions and behaviors of these students can often be misinterpreted, misdiagnosed, and misunderstood.
  • #62 Early Signs: How to detect learning disabilities in children – UAB News
    https://www.uab.edu/news/health-medicine/early-signs-how-to-detect-learning-disabilities-in-children
    While these signs may appear, it is important to remember that no formal diagnosis can be made until after some form of formal schooling, Richter said. […] Richter says teachers are often the first people to notice a child is showing symptoms of a learning disability. […] Once the child has been suspected of having a learning disability the teacher will implement what is called a multi-tiered intervention. […] If it is determined that further intervention is needed, the student may be evaluated for special education services. […] The Response to Intervention approach is a multi-tiered system designed to identify and support students with learning and behavioral needs. […] Richter says there are many things parents can do at home to support their child’s education regardless of whether they have a learning disability. […] Richter says it is important to remember that a learning disability does not limit a child’s potential for success; it simply means the child may need a bit of extra support to thrive.
  • #63 Early Signs: How to detect learning disabilities in children – UAB News
    https://www.uab.edu/news/health-medicine/early-signs-how-to-detect-learning-disabilities-in-children
    While these signs may appear, it is important to remember that no formal diagnosis can be made until after some form of formal schooling, Richter said. […] Richter says teachers are often the first people to notice a child is showing symptoms of a learning disability. […] Once the child has been suspected of having a learning disability the teacher will implement what is called a multi-tiered intervention. […] If it is determined that further intervention is needed, the student may be evaluated for special education services. […] The Response to Intervention approach is a multi-tiered system designed to identify and support students with learning and behavioral needs. […] Richter says there are many things parents can do at home to support their child’s education regardless of whether they have a learning disability. […] Richter says it is important to remember that a learning disability does not limit a child’s potential for success; it simply means the child may need a bit of extra support to thrive.
  • #64 Nonverbal learning disorder – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonverbal_learning_disorder
    At the beginning of their school careers, children with symptoms of NVLD struggle with tasks that require eye-hand coordination, such as coloring and using scissors, but often excel at memorizing verbal content, spelling, and reading once the shapes of the letters are learned. A child with NVLD’s average or superior verbal skills can be misattributed to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, defiant behavior, inattention, or lack of effort. […] In the adolescent years, when schoolwork becomes more abstract and the executive demands for time management, organization, and social interactions increase, students with NVLD begin to struggle. They focus on separate details and struggle to summarize information or to integrate ideas into a coherent whole, and they struggle to apply knowledge to other situations, to infer implicit information, to make predictions, and to organize information logically.
  • #65 Nonverbal learning disorder – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonverbal_learning_disorder
    At the beginning of their school careers, children with symptoms of NVLD struggle with tasks that require eye-hand coordination, such as coloring and using scissors, but often excel at memorizing verbal content, spelling, and reading once the shapes of the letters are learned. A child with NVLD’s average or superior verbal skills can be misattributed to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, defiant behavior, inattention, or lack of effort. […] In the adolescent years, when schoolwork becomes more abstract and the executive demands for time management, organization, and social interactions increase, students with NVLD begin to struggle. They focus on separate details and struggle to summarize information or to integrate ideas into a coherent whole, and they struggle to apply knowledge to other situations, to infer implicit information, to make predictions, and to organize information logically.
  • #66 Nonverbal learning disorder – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonverbal_learning_disorder
    At the beginning of their school careers, children with symptoms of NVLD struggle with tasks that require eye-hand coordination, such as coloring and using scissors, but often excel at memorizing verbal content, spelling, and reading once the shapes of the letters are learned. A child with NVLD’s average or superior verbal skills can be misattributed to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, defiant behavior, inattention, or lack of effort. […] In the adolescent years, when schoolwork becomes more abstract and the executive demands for time management, organization, and social interactions increase, students with NVLD begin to struggle. They focus on separate details and struggle to summarize information or to integrate ideas into a coherent whole, and they struggle to apply knowledge to other situations, to infer implicit information, to make predictions, and to organize information logically.
  • #67 Nonverbal learning disorder – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonverbal_learning_disorder
    At the beginning of their school careers, children with symptoms of NVLD struggle with tasks that require eye-hand coordination, such as coloring and using scissors, but often excel at memorizing verbal content, spelling, and reading once the shapes of the letters are learned. A child with NVLD’s average or superior verbal skills can be misattributed to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, defiant behavior, inattention, or lack of effort. […] In the adolescent years, when schoolwork becomes more abstract and the executive demands for time management, organization, and social interactions increase, students with NVLD begin to struggle. They focus on separate details and struggle to summarize information or to integrate ideas into a coherent whole, and they struggle to apply knowledge to other situations, to infer implicit information, to make predictions, and to organize information logically.
  • #68 Nonverbal learning disorder – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonverbal_learning_disorder
    At the beginning of their school careers, children with symptoms of NVLD struggle with tasks that require eye-hand coordination, such as coloring and using scissors, but often excel at memorizing verbal content, spelling, and reading once the shapes of the letters are learned. A child with NVLD’s average or superior verbal skills can be misattributed to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, defiant behavior, inattention, or lack of effort. […] In the adolescent years, when schoolwork becomes more abstract and the executive demands for time management, organization, and social interactions increase, students with NVLD begin to struggle. They focus on separate details and struggle to summarize information or to integrate ideas into a coherent whole, and they struggle to apply knowledge to other situations, to infer implicit information, to make predictions, and to organize information logically.
  • #69 The Truth Behind Learning Disabilities in Teens
    https://www.newportacademy.com/resources/mental-health/teen-learning-disabilities/
    What do Thomas Edison, Leonardo da Vinci, Steven Spielberg, and Justin Timberlake have in common? They all had a learning disability diagnosis. […] Learning disabilities are not rare. On the contrary, one in five American children has learning or attention difficulties, according to the National Center for Learning Disabilities. […] However, a learning disability (LD) can be hard on teen self-esteem—and there are already plenty of challenges for teens. Therefore, having to deal with a learning disorder can affect teen mood and behavior, as well as student motivation. […] Here are a few signs that parents and teachers might notice if a teen is dealing with an LD. […] Extreme difficulty, dislike, or delay in writing and/or reading […] Withdrawal or aggressive behavior […] Having a hard time comprehending and organizing information
  • #70 The Truth Behind Learning Disabilities in Teens
    https://www.newportacademy.com/resources/mental-health/teen-learning-disabilities/
    Frustration or apathy toward school and classes […] Sloppy, disorganized schoolwork, and disorganization in general […] Problems with math skills […] Issues with remembering […] Trouble paying attention and following directions […] Poor coordination […] Difficulty with concepts related to time […] Unable to express themselves easily. […] However, a teen with some of these symptoms doesn’t necessarily have a learning disability. Therefore, it can be very difficult to correctly diagnose a teen learning disorder, so an expert assessment is required. […] Researchers have found that children and adolescents with learning disabilities have high rates of mental health and behavioral problems. Because, learning difficulties often result in low self-esteem, which is a root cause of depression, substance abuse, and other mental health issues.
  • #71 The Truth Behind Learning Disabilities in Teens
    https://www.newportacademy.com/resources/mental-health/teen-learning-disabilities/
    Frustration or apathy toward school and classes […] Sloppy, disorganized schoolwork, and disorganization in general […] Problems with math skills […] Issues with remembering […] Trouble paying attention and following directions […] Poor coordination […] Difficulty with concepts related to time […] Unable to express themselves easily. […] However, a teen with some of these symptoms doesn’t necessarily have a learning disability. Therefore, it can be very difficult to correctly diagnose a teen learning disorder, so an expert assessment is required. […] Researchers have found that children and adolescents with learning disabilities have high rates of mental health and behavioral problems. Because, learning difficulties often result in low self-esteem, which is a root cause of depression, substance abuse, and other mental health issues.
  • #72 The Truth Behind Learning Disabilities in Teens
    https://www.newportacademy.com/resources/mental-health/teen-learning-disabilities/
    Frustration or apathy toward school and classes […] Sloppy, disorganized schoolwork, and disorganization in general […] Problems with math skills […] Issues with remembering […] Trouble paying attention and following directions […] Poor coordination […] Difficulty with concepts related to time […] Unable to express themselves easily. […] However, a teen with some of these symptoms doesn’t necessarily have a learning disability. Therefore, it can be very difficult to correctly diagnose a teen learning disorder, so an expert assessment is required. […] Researchers have found that children and adolescents with learning disabilities have high rates of mental health and behavioral problems. Because, learning difficulties often result in low self-esteem, which is a root cause of depression, substance abuse, and other mental health issues.
  • #73 The Truth Behind Learning Disabilities in Teens
    https://www.newportacademy.com/resources/mental-health/teen-learning-disabilities/
    Teens with learning disabilities are more likely to drop out of school. In fact, the 2015 Building a Grad Nation report found that students with disabilities graduate from high school at a rate of 61.9 percent, nearly 20 points behind the national average. Unfortunately, once teenagers drop out of school, the risks of substance abuse, teen pregnancy, and illegal activity all increase.
  • #74 Learning Disabilities in Adults: The Signs and Solutions
    https://www.arrowsmith.ca/blog/learning-disabilities-in-adults-signs-and-solutions
    Learning disabilities are often thought of as a school-based issue affecting primarily school-aged children. But in fact, learning disabilities can and will persist into adulthood. […] These challenges will continue to impact various aspects of life, from education and employment to social interactions and daily functioning. Unlike some developmental disorders that may improve with age, unless addressed, learning disabilities endure throughout ones lifetime. […] In childhood, learning disabilities typically manifest as academic struggles, difficulty following instructions, poor organizational skills, or challenges in social interactions. While some individuals receive early diagnosis, others may go undetected until adulthood. […] The persistence of these same signs filter into adulthood. Struggles in understanding, organizing or interacting are often compounded through different stages of life. This leads to even further frustrations, setbacks in career progression, and strained personal relationships if not properly addressed.
  • #75 Learning Disabilities in Adults: The Signs and Solutions
    https://www.arrowsmith.ca/blog/learning-disabilities-in-adults-signs-and-solutions
    Statistically, adults with learning difficulties have more challenging lives, experiencing greater risks of unemployment or underemployment, health issues, mental health issues, and poor social connections. […] Recognizing the signs of learning disabilities in adulthood is crucial for seeking appropriate support and intervention. The symptoms can vary widely depending on the type and severity of the learning disability, and are most easily recognized when reading, writing or math skills are impacted. […] However other learning issues may appear with more subtlety, or are misunderstood as personality tendencies, or even quirks. […] Difficulty sustaining attention or being easily distracted can be misinterpreted as laziness or lack of interest in the task at hand. […] Challenges in understanding complex instructions or concepts might be mistaken for low intelligence, or even an unwillingness to learn or consider other ideas or points of view.
  • #76 Learning Disabilities in Adults: The Signs and Solutions
    https://www.arrowsmith.ca/blog/learning-disabilities-in-adults-signs-and-solutions
    Statistically, adults with learning difficulties have more challenging lives, experiencing greater risks of unemployment or underemployment, health issues, mental health issues, and poor social connections. […] Recognizing the signs of learning disabilities in adulthood is crucial for seeking appropriate support and intervention. The symptoms can vary widely depending on the type and severity of the learning disability, and are most easily recognized when reading, writing or math skills are impacted. […] However other learning issues may appear with more subtlety, or are misunderstood as personality tendencies, or even quirks. […] Difficulty sustaining attention or being easily distracted can be misinterpreted as laziness or lack of interest in the task at hand. […] Challenges in understanding complex instructions or concepts might be mistaken for low intelligence, or even an unwillingness to learn or consider other ideas or points of view.
  • #77 Learning Disabilities in Adults: The Signs and Solutions
    https://www.arrowsmith.ca/blog/learning-disabilities-in-adults-signs-and-solutions
    Statistically, adults with learning difficulties have more challenging lives, experiencing greater risks of unemployment or underemployment, health issues, mental health issues, and poor social connections. […] Recognizing the signs of learning disabilities in adulthood is crucial for seeking appropriate support and intervention. The symptoms can vary widely depending on the type and severity of the learning disability, and are most easily recognized when reading, writing or math skills are impacted. […] However other learning issues may appear with more subtlety, or are misunderstood as personality tendencies, or even quirks. […] Difficulty sustaining attention or being easily distracted can be misinterpreted as laziness or lack of interest in the task at hand. […] Challenges in understanding complex instructions or concepts might be mistaken for low intelligence, or even an unwillingness to learn or consider other ideas or points of view.
  • #78 Learning Disabilities in Adults: The Signs and Solutions
    https://www.arrowsmith.ca/blog/learning-disabilities-in-adults-signs-and-solutions
    Statistically, adults with learning difficulties have more challenging lives, experiencing greater risks of unemployment or underemployment, health issues, mental health issues, and poor social connections. […] Recognizing the signs of learning disabilities in adulthood is crucial for seeking appropriate support and intervention. The symptoms can vary widely depending on the type and severity of the learning disability, and are most easily recognized when reading, writing or math skills are impacted. […] However other learning issues may appear with more subtlety, or are misunderstood as personality tendencies, or even quirks. […] Difficulty sustaining attention or being easily distracted can be misinterpreted as laziness or lack of interest in the task at hand. […] Challenges in understanding complex instructions or concepts might be mistaken for low intelligence, or even an unwillingness to learn or consider other ideas or points of view.
  • #79 Learning Disabilities in Adults: The Signs and Solutions
    https://www.arrowsmith.ca/blog/learning-disabilities-in-adults-signs-and-solutions
    Statistically, adults with learning difficulties have more challenging lives, experiencing greater risks of unemployment or underemployment, health issues, mental health issues, and poor social connections. […] Recognizing the signs of learning disabilities in adulthood is crucial for seeking appropriate support and intervention. The symptoms can vary widely depending on the type and severity of the learning disability, and are most easily recognized when reading, writing or math skills are impacted. […] However other learning issues may appear with more subtlety, or are misunderstood as personality tendencies, or even quirks. […] Difficulty sustaining attention or being easily distracted can be misinterpreted as laziness or lack of interest in the task at hand. […] Challenges in understanding complex instructions or concepts might be mistaken for low intelligence, or even an unwillingness to learn or consider other ideas or points of view.
  • #80 Learning Disabilities in Adults: The Signs and Solutions
    https://www.arrowsmith.ca/blog/learning-disabilities-in-adults-signs-and-solutions
    Difficulty interpreting social cues or engaging in small talk might be seen as social awkwardness rather than a symptom of learning disabilities. […] Forgetting instructions or important details may be perceived as carelessness or irresponsibility. […] Issues with planning, time management, or task initiation might be misconstrued as procrastination. […] Whether diagnosed or not, adults who experience difficulties despite their best efforts have cognitive glitches: under-functioning processes that cause gaps, delays and ultimately frustration in learning and performance. […] Adults can benefit from neuroplastic approaches, strengthening and rewiring neural pathways that improve cognitive processes and mitigate or even end the effects of learning disabilities. […] Addressing learning disabilities in adulthood requires a holistic approach that combines understanding and scientific approaches.
  • #81 Learning Disabilities in Adults: The Signs and Solutions
    https://www.arrowsmith.ca/blog/learning-disabilities-in-adults-signs-and-solutions
    Difficulty interpreting social cues or engaging in small talk might be seen as social awkwardness rather than a symptom of learning disabilities. […] Forgetting instructions or important details may be perceived as carelessness or irresponsibility. […] Issues with planning, time management, or task initiation might be misconstrued as procrastination. […] Whether diagnosed or not, adults who experience difficulties despite their best efforts have cognitive glitches: under-functioning processes that cause gaps, delays and ultimately frustration in learning and performance. […] Adults can benefit from neuroplastic approaches, strengthening and rewiring neural pathways that improve cognitive processes and mitigate or even end the effects of learning disabilities. […] Addressing learning disabilities in adulthood requires a holistic approach that combines understanding and scientific approaches.
  • #82 Learning Disabilities in Adults: The Signs and Solutions
    https://www.arrowsmith.ca/blog/learning-disabilities-in-adults-signs-and-solutions
    Difficulty interpreting social cues or engaging in small talk might be seen as social awkwardness rather than a symptom of learning disabilities. […] Forgetting instructions or important details may be perceived as carelessness or irresponsibility. […] Issues with planning, time management, or task initiation might be misconstrued as procrastination. […] Whether diagnosed or not, adults who experience difficulties despite their best efforts have cognitive glitches: under-functioning processes that cause gaps, delays and ultimately frustration in learning and performance. […] Adults can benefit from neuroplastic approaches, strengthening and rewiring neural pathways that improve cognitive processes and mitigate or even end the effects of learning disabilities. […] Addressing learning disabilities in adulthood requires a holistic approach that combines understanding and scientific approaches.
  • #83 Dyslexia – Symptoms and causes – Mayo Clinic
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dyslexia/symptoms-causes/syc-20353552
    Dyslexia signs in teens and adults are a lot like those in children. Some common dyslexia symptoms in teens and adults include: Difficulty reading, including reading aloud, Slow and labor-intensive reading and writing, Problems spelling, Avoiding activities that involve reading, Mispronouncing names or words, or problems retrieving words, Spending an unusually long time completing tasks that involve reading or writing, Difficulty summarizing a story, Trouble learning a foreign language, Difficulty doing math word problems. […] Though most children are ready to learn reading by kindergarten or first grade, children with dyslexia often have trouble learning to read by that time. Talk with your health care provider if your child’s reading level is below what’s expected for your child’s age or if you notice other signs of dyslexia. […] When dyslexia goes undiagnosed and untreated, childhood reading difficulties continue into adulthood.
  • #84 Nonverbal learning disorder – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonverbal_learning_disorder
    As adults, tasks such as driving a car or navigating to an unfamiliar location may be difficult. Difficulty with keeping track of responsibilities or managing social interactions may affect job performance. People with NVLD may also fit the diagnostic criteria of dyscalculia, dysgraphia, or dyspraxia.
  • #85 Psychiatry.org – What Are Specific Learning Disorders?
    https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/specific-learning-disorder/what-is-specific-learning-disorder
    In 2013, the DSM-5 changed the diagnostic criteria for Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) to combine all three learning disorders (reading, mathematics, and written expression) into one overarching diagnosis. Specific learning disorders (often referred to as a learning disorder or learning disability, see note on terminology) are neurodevelopmental disorders that are typically diagnosed in early school-aged children, although may not be recognized until adulthood. They are characterized by a persistent impairment in at least one of three major areas: reading, written expression, and/or math. […] An estimated 5 to 15% of school-age children struggle with a learning disability. An estimated 80% of those with learning disorders have an impairment in reading in particular (commonly referred to as dyslexia). Dyslexia is common, affecting 20% of the population. Dyslexia affects males and females equally. Specific learning disorder often occurs along with other neurodevelopmental disorders (such as ADHD) and with anxiety.
  • #86 Psychiatry.org – What Are Specific Learning Disorders?
    https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/specific-learning-disorder/what-is-specific-learning-disorder
    In 2013, the DSM-5 changed the diagnostic criteria for Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) to combine all three learning disorders (reading, mathematics, and written expression) into one overarching diagnosis. Specific learning disorders (often referred to as a learning disorder or learning disability, see note on terminology) are neurodevelopmental disorders that are typically diagnosed in early school-aged children, although may not be recognized until adulthood. They are characterized by a persistent impairment in at least one of three major areas: reading, written expression, and/or math. […] An estimated 5 to 15% of school-age children struggle with a learning disability. An estimated 80% of those with learning disorders have an impairment in reading in particular (commonly referred to as dyslexia). Dyslexia is common, affecting 20% of the population. Dyslexia affects males and females equally. Specific learning disorder often occurs along with other neurodevelopmental disorders (such as ADHD) and with anxiety.
  • #87 Psychiatry.org – What Are Specific Learning Disorders?
    https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/specific-learning-disorder/what-is-specific-learning-disorder
    In 2013, the DSM-5 changed the diagnostic criteria for Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) to combine all three learning disorders (reading, mathematics, and written expression) into one overarching diagnosis. Specific learning disorders (often referred to as a learning disorder or learning disability, see note on terminology) are neurodevelopmental disorders that are typically diagnosed in early school-aged children, although may not be recognized until adulthood. They are characterized by a persistent impairment in at least one of three major areas: reading, written expression, and/or math. […] An estimated 5 to 15% of school-age children struggle with a learning disability. An estimated 80% of those with learning disorders have an impairment in reading in particular (commonly referred to as dyslexia). Dyslexia is common, affecting 20% of the population. Dyslexia affects males and females equally. Specific learning disorder often occurs along with other neurodevelopmental disorders (such as ADHD) and with anxiety.
  • #88 Children’s health
    https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/childrens-health/in-depth/learning-disorders/art-20046105
    Early treatment is key, because the problem can grow. A child who doesn’t learn to add numbers in elementary school won’t be able to do algebra in high school. […] Children who have learning disorders also can have: Anxiety about their grades. […] A child’s health care provider also might do tests to look for mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression and ADHD. These mental health conditions can contribute to delays in academic skills. […] Your child’s treatment plan will likely change over time. You always can ask the school for more special-education services or classroom changes. If your child has an IEP, review it with the school at least every year. Your child may need less treatment or fewer learning aids over time. Early treatment can lessen the effects of a learning disorder.
  • #89 Learning based PTSD symptoms in persons with specific learning disabilities | Scientific Reports
    https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-16752-9
    Specific learning disorders (SLD) persist into adulthood. […] Persons with SLD frequently experience emotional and social difficulties. […] In Study 1 individuals reporting SLD displayed higher learning-based PTSD levels than those without SLD. […] In Study 2, SLD was linked with psychological distress, mediated by accumulated learning-based PTSD symptom levels across school periods. […] These results suggest that in individuals with SLD, learning experiences may be associated with learning-based PTSD symptoms. […] Further, persons with SLD may be scarred by their traumatic learning experiences linking with current psychological distress, a link mediated by cumulative difficulties experienced over school years. […] Individuals with SLD associate school with stress, to the extent that can lead to depression or anxiety.
  • #90 Learning based PTSD symptoms in persons with specific learning disabilities | Scientific Reports
    https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-16752-9
    Furthermore, adults with SLD have reported that their childhood leaning based experiences were traumatic and lead to humiliation and emotional insecurity. […] A sense of diminished self-worth stems from these learning-based experiences in SLD persons. […] This extreme threat is prolonged, as it is often experienced on a daily basis throughout ones school years and thereafter. […] People with SLD may have distressing thoughts related to their previous adverse experiences. […] Many persons with SLD ruminate about past experiences and have thoughts that their insecurity will persist, even when they experience success. […] Repeatedly, experiencing unsuccessful learning may lead to avoidance, i.e., avoid learning or test taking and withdrawal from whatever might lead to failure and more shame.
  • #91 Learning based PTSD symptoms in persons with specific learning disabilities | Scientific Reports
    https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-022-16752-9
    Furthermore, adults with SLD have reported that their childhood leaning based experiences were traumatic and lead to humiliation and emotional insecurity. […] A sense of diminished self-worth stems from these learning-based experiences in SLD persons. […] This extreme threat is prolonged, as it is often experienced on a daily basis throughout ones school years and thereafter. […] People with SLD may have distressing thoughts related to their previous adverse experiences. […] Many persons with SLD ruminate about past experiences and have thoughts that their insecurity will persist, even when they experience success. […] Repeatedly, experiencing unsuccessful learning may lead to avoidance, i.e., avoid learning or test taking and withdrawal from whatever might lead to failure and more shame.
  • #92 Clinical Characteristics of Learning Disabilities – Mental Disorders and Disabilities Among Low-Income Children – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK332886/
    Learning difficulties begin during the school-age years. […] The individual’s difficulties must not be better explained by developmental, neurological, sensory (vision or hearing), or motor disorders and must significantly interfere with academic achievement, occupational performance, or activities of daily living (APA, 2013). […] LD is a lifelong condition and is unlikely to resolve after a child graduates, although many individuals learn to successfully accommodate for their LDs. […] Learning difficulties, including dyslexia, result in significant functional impairments in important life skills such as reading and learning. […] Recent IDEA data show that children with LD are more likely to experience challenges in academic performance and negative school outcomes, including below-average test scores, lower grades, and higher rates of course failure. […] While many individuals with learning difficulties lead active and productive lives as adults, others have learning challenges that lead to early withdrawal from school and lower levels of occupational attainment.
  • #93 Clinical Characteristics of Learning Disabilities – Mental Disorders and Disabilities Among Low-Income Children – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK332886/
    Learning difficulties begin during the school-age years. […] The individual’s difficulties must not be better explained by developmental, neurological, sensory (vision or hearing), or motor disorders and must significantly interfere with academic achievement, occupational performance, or activities of daily living (APA, 2013). […] LD is a lifelong condition and is unlikely to resolve after a child graduates, although many individuals learn to successfully accommodate for their LDs. […] Learning difficulties, including dyslexia, result in significant functional impairments in important life skills such as reading and learning. […] Recent IDEA data show that children with LD are more likely to experience challenges in academic performance and negative school outcomes, including below-average test scores, lower grades, and higher rates of course failure. […] While many individuals with learning difficulties lead active and productive lives as adults, others have learning challenges that lead to early withdrawal from school and lower levels of occupational attainment.
  • #94 Clinical Characteristics of Learning Disabilities – Mental Disorders and Disabilities Among Low-Income Children – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK332886/
    Learning difficulties begin during the school-age years. […] The individual’s difficulties must not be better explained by developmental, neurological, sensory (vision or hearing), or motor disorders and must significantly interfere with academic achievement, occupational performance, or activities of daily living (APA, 2013). […] LD is a lifelong condition and is unlikely to resolve after a child graduates, although many individuals learn to successfully accommodate for their LDs. […] Learning difficulties, including dyslexia, result in significant functional impairments in important life skills such as reading and learning. […] Recent IDEA data show that children with LD are more likely to experience challenges in academic performance and negative school outcomes, including below-average test scores, lower grades, and higher rates of course failure. […] While many individuals with learning difficulties lead active and productive lives as adults, others have learning challenges that lead to early withdrawal from school and lower levels of occupational attainment.
  • #95 What is a Specific Learning Disability? | Symptoms & Strategies
    https://www.churchillstl.org/learning-disability-resources/specific-learning-disabilities/
    A specific learning disability is a disorder that interferes with a student’s ability to listen, think, speak, write, spell, or do mathematical calculations. Students with a specific learning disability may struggle with reading, writing, or math. […] Persistent difficulties in reading, writing, arithmetic, or mathematical reasoning. Inaccurate or slow and effortful reading or writing. Poor written expression that lacks clarity. Difficulties remembering number facts. Inaccurate mathematical reasoning. […] According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 10-15% of school-aged children have a learning disability. […] The only way to find out whether your child has a specific learning disability is by completing a full educational evaluation.
  • #96 Learning Disabilities in Adults: The Signs and Solutions
    https://www.arrowsmith.ca/blog/learning-disabilities-in-adults-signs-and-solutions
    Difficulty interpreting social cues or engaging in small talk might be seen as social awkwardness rather than a symptom of learning disabilities. […] Forgetting instructions or important details may be perceived as carelessness or irresponsibility. […] Issues with planning, time management, or task initiation might be misconstrued as procrastination. […] Whether diagnosed or not, adults who experience difficulties despite their best efforts have cognitive glitches: under-functioning processes that cause gaps, delays and ultimately frustration in learning and performance. […] Adults can benefit from neuroplastic approaches, strengthening and rewiring neural pathways that improve cognitive processes and mitigate or even end the effects of learning disabilities. […] Addressing learning disabilities in adulthood requires a holistic approach that combines understanding and scientific approaches.
  • #97 Signs & Symptoms of Learning Disabilities & Disorders | NeuroHealth Arlington Heights
    https://neurohealthah.com/blog/learning-disabilities-and-disorders-signs-symptoms/
    Your child is struggling in school. […] Common signs of learning disabilities in children: Short attention span and difficulty focusing. Poor memory. Difficulty with following directions. Poor hand-eye or body coordination. Trouble with reading and comprehension. Difficulty understanding new concepts. Trouble learning the alphabet, days of the week, numbers, etc. Speaks later than most children. Slow vocabulary growth. Poor reading/writing abilities. […] Other signs of a child with a learning disability might include: Says one thing, means another. Problems dealing with new things in life. Doesn’t adjust well to change. Reverses letters. Immature way of speaking. Places letters in sentences incorrectly. […] Learning disabilities are most often determined through school-based testing.
  • #98 Learning disability – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Learning_disability
    The effects of having a learning disability or learning difference are not limited to educational outcomes: individuals with learning disabilities may experience social problems as well. […] Emerging research suggests adolescents with learning disabilities experience poorer academic outcomes even compared to peers who began high school with similar levels of achievement and comparable behaviors. […] It has been said that there is a strong connection between children with a learning disability and their educational performance. […] Many studies have been done to assess the correlation between learning disability and self-esteem. […] The causes for learning disabilities are not well understood, and sometimes there is no apparent cause for a learning disability. However, some causes of neurological impairments include heredity and genetics, problems during pregnancy and birth, and accidents after birth.
  • #99 Psychiatry.org – What Are Specific Learning Disorders?
    https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/specific-learning-disorder/what-is-specific-learning-disorder
    Learning disorders are categorized as mild, moderate and severe. Accommodation and support services align with the severity to facilitate a persons most effective functioning. […] Learning disorders, if not recognized and managed, can cause problems throughout a persons life beyond having lower academic achievement. These problems include increased risk of greater psychological distress, poorer overall mental health, unemployment, underemployment and dropping out of school. […] To be diagnosed with a specific learning disorder (SLD), a person must meet four criteria. […] A diagnosis is made through a combination of observation, interviews, family history and school reports. Neuropsychological testing may be used to help find the best way to help the individual with specific learning disorder.
  • #100 Psychiatry.org – What Are Specific Learning Disorders?
    https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/specific-learning-disorder/what-is-specific-learning-disorder
    Learning disorders are categorized as mild, moderate and severe. Accommodation and support services align with the severity to facilitate a persons most effective functioning. […] Learning disorders, if not recognized and managed, can cause problems throughout a persons life beyond having lower academic achievement. These problems include increased risk of greater psychological distress, poorer overall mental health, unemployment, underemployment and dropping out of school. […] To be diagnosed with a specific learning disorder (SLD), a person must meet four criteria. […] A diagnosis is made through a combination of observation, interviews, family history and school reports. Neuropsychological testing may be used to help find the best way to help the individual with specific learning disorder.
  • #101 Psychiatry.org – What Are Specific Learning Disorders?
    https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/specific-learning-disorder/what-is-specific-learning-disorder
    Learning disorders are categorized as mild, moderate and severe. Accommodation and support services align with the severity to facilitate a persons most effective functioning. […] Learning disorders, if not recognized and managed, can cause problems throughout a persons life beyond having lower academic achievement. These problems include increased risk of greater psychological distress, poorer overall mental health, unemployment, underemployment and dropping out of school. […] To be diagnosed with a specific learning disorder (SLD), a person must meet four criteria. […] A diagnosis is made through a combination of observation, interviews, family history and school reports. Neuropsychological testing may be used to help find the best way to help the individual with specific learning disorder.
  • #102 Learning Disabilities and Learning Disorders in Children
    https://www.helpguide.org/family/learning-disabilities/learning-disabilities-and-disorders
    Kids with learning disabilities may have trouble expressing their feelings, calming themselves down, and reading nonverbal cues from others. […] Learning disabilities, and their accompanying academic challenges, can lead to low self-esteem, isolation, and behavior problems, but they don’t have to. […] After you learn what their specific learning disability is and how it is affecting their behavior, you will be able to start addressing the challenges in school and at home.
  • #103 Early warning signs of a learning disability
    https://www.babycenter.com/child/learning-and-education/early-warning-signs-of-a-learning-disability_65007
    During the preschool and kindergarten years, children learn at different rates and with different styles. But if your child has significant trouble with numbers, letters, or speech, he may have a learning disability. Learning disabilities are a category of disorders that stem from how the brain processes information, making it difficult to grasp some concepts. […] Children with learning disabilities may have normal or above normal intelligence, but they have trouble expressing their knowledge. Because it is so difficult for children with learning disabilities to master certain tasks, they often experience frustration, anger, low self-esteem, and even depression. […] Learning disabilities are often grouped into three categories: speech or language disorders; problems with reading, writing, or math skills; and a range of other disorders such as problems with coordination, motor skills, or memory.
  • #104 Dyscalculia: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23949-dyscalculia
    Dyscalculia is a learning disorder that affects a persons ability to do math. […] Symptoms of this condition usually appear in childhood, but adults may have dyscalculia without knowing it. […] The symptoms of this disorder usually appear in childhood, especially when children learn how to do basic math. However, many adults have dyscalculia and dont know it. People who have dyscalculia often face mental health issues when they have to do math, such as anxiety, depression and other difficult feelings. […] The symptoms of dyscalculia depend on which parts of the process a person struggles with most. It can also depend on the persons age and the situations they encounter most often. […] The symptoms of dyscalculia often draw attention when children start school around age 6. For these children, the symptoms include trouble with: Counting on fingers with small numbers (especially at an age where that seems unnecessary).
  • #105 Early warning signs of a learning disability
    https://www.babycenter.com/child/learning-and-education/early-warning-signs-of-a-learning-disability_65007
    Red flags that could indicate a learning disability in children age 5 and under include: Delayed speech, Pronunciation problems, Difficulty learning new words, Difficulty learning to read, Trouble learning numbers, the alphabet, days of the week, or colors and shapes, Poor concentration, Difficulty following directions, Poor grasp of a crayon or pen, Difficulty with buttoning, zipping, and tying. […] Diagnosing learning disabilities is controversial. Some experts believe they are overdiagnosed, a handy catchall for a host of normal differences in learning styles. […] Learning disabilities are permanent and don’t go away. But much can be done to help your child compensate for the disability and learn to work around the problem. […] Psychological counseling can also help. Children with learning disabilities often feel like failures, leading to low self-esteem. They are often frustrated, and their frustration can turn into anger.
  • #106 Early warning signs of a learning disability
    https://www.babycenter.com/child/learning-and-education/early-warning-signs-of-a-learning-disability_65007
    Red flags that could indicate a learning disability in children age 5 and under include: Delayed speech, Pronunciation problems, Difficulty learning new words, Difficulty learning to read, Trouble learning numbers, the alphabet, days of the week, or colors and shapes, Poor concentration, Difficulty following directions, Poor grasp of a crayon or pen, Difficulty with buttoning, zipping, and tying. […] Diagnosing learning disabilities is controversial. Some experts believe they are overdiagnosed, a handy catchall for a host of normal differences in learning styles. […] Learning disabilities are permanent and don’t go away. But much can be done to help your child compensate for the disability and learn to work around the problem. […] Psychological counseling can also help. Children with learning disabilities often feel like failures, leading to low self-esteem. They are often frustrated, and their frustration can turn into anger.
  • #107 Insights into Severe Learning Disabilities – Leaf Complex Care
    https://leafcare.co.uk/blog/insights-into-severe-learning-disabilities/
    Severe learning disabilities have a substantial impact on education and learning, impacting various cognitive functions. […] Individuals often struggle to grasp fundamental concepts and face difficulties with academic progress. […] Due to social and emotional struggles, children and young people with severe learning disabilities may find it hard to form meaningful connections with their peers. […] Addressing severe learning disabilities requires a multidimensional approach to ensure inclusive education and promote holistic development. […] Individuals with severe learning disabilities need personalised educational and care strategies to achieve their full potential. […] Therapy plans for people with a severe learning disability target motor skills, social development, and everyday life skills.
  • #108 Nonverbal Learning Disability (NVLD): Possible Signs of NVLD, by Elizabeth Shoiry, M.ED. | The NVLD Project | Non-Verbal Learning Disability
    https://nvld.org/nonverbal-learning-disability-nvld-possible-signs-of-nvld-by-elizabeth/
    Sensory issues are also quite common. The child may have a sensitivity to certain clothing/texture, in that tags at the back of their shirts, seams on their socks, tight shoes, and certain fabrics are burdensome and therefore avoided. […] Gross motor challenges commonly appears in the form of poor coordination giving rise to clumsiness and/or balance issues. […] Socially, NVLD children are quite talkative (when comfortable) and immature relative to their peer group. […] Understanding personal space, verbal expressions and reading/interpreting body language/nonverbal cues is often underdeveloped. […] Although they desire friendships, NVLD children often have difficulty making and maintaining friendships. […] Academically, children with NVLD almost always struggle with mathematics, which generally surfaces in the upper elementary grade levels or later.
  • #109 Nonverbal Learning Disability (NVLD): Possible Signs of NVLD, by Elizabeth Shoiry, M.ED. | The NVLD Project | Non-Verbal Learning Disability
    https://nvld.org/nonverbal-learning-disability-nvld-possible-signs-of-nvld-by-elizabeth/
    Sensory issues are also quite common. The child may have a sensitivity to certain clothing/texture, in that tags at the back of their shirts, seams on their socks, tight shoes, and certain fabrics are burdensome and therefore avoided. […] Gross motor challenges commonly appears in the form of poor coordination giving rise to clumsiness and/or balance issues. […] Socially, NVLD children are quite talkative (when comfortable) and immature relative to their peer group. […] Understanding personal space, verbal expressions and reading/interpreting body language/nonverbal cues is often underdeveloped. […] Although they desire friendships, NVLD children often have difficulty making and maintaining friendships. […] Academically, children with NVLD almost always struggle with mathematics, which generally surfaces in the upper elementary grade levels or later.
  • #110 Nonverbal Learning Disability (NVLD): Possible Signs of NVLD, by Elizabeth Shoiry, M.ED. | The NVLD Project | Non-Verbal Learning Disability
    https://nvld.org/nonverbal-learning-disability-nvld-possible-signs-of-nvld-by-elizabeth/
    Sensory issues are also quite common. The child may have a sensitivity to certain clothing/texture, in that tags at the back of their shirts, seams on their socks, tight shoes, and certain fabrics are burdensome and therefore avoided. […] Gross motor challenges commonly appears in the form of poor coordination giving rise to clumsiness and/or balance issues. […] Socially, NVLD children are quite talkative (when comfortable) and immature relative to their peer group. […] Understanding personal space, verbal expressions and reading/interpreting body language/nonverbal cues is often underdeveloped. […] Although they desire friendships, NVLD children often have difficulty making and maintaining friendships. […] Academically, children with NVLD almost always struggle with mathematics, which generally surfaces in the upper elementary grade levels or later.
  • #111 Nonverbal Learning Disability (NVLD): Possible Signs of NVLD, by Elizabeth Shoiry, M.ED. | The NVLD Project | Non-Verbal Learning Disability
    https://nvld.org/nonverbal-learning-disability-nvld-possible-signs-of-nvld-by-elizabeth/
    Sensory issues are also quite common. The child may have a sensitivity to certain clothing/texture, in that tags at the back of their shirts, seams on their socks, tight shoes, and certain fabrics are burdensome and therefore avoided. […] Gross motor challenges commonly appears in the form of poor coordination giving rise to clumsiness and/or balance issues. […] Socially, NVLD children are quite talkative (when comfortable) and immature relative to their peer group. […] Understanding personal space, verbal expressions and reading/interpreting body language/nonverbal cues is often underdeveloped. […] Although they desire friendships, NVLD children often have difficulty making and maintaining friendships. […] Academically, children with NVLD almost always struggle with mathematics, which generally surfaces in the upper elementary grade levels or later.
  • #112 Nonverbal Learning Disability (NVLD): Possible Signs of NVLD, by Elizabeth Shoiry, M.ED. | The NVLD Project | Non-Verbal Learning Disability
    https://nvld.org/nonverbal-learning-disability-nvld-possible-signs-of-nvld-by-elizabeth/
    Sensory issues are also quite common. The child may have a sensitivity to certain clothing/texture, in that tags at the back of their shirts, seams on their socks, tight shoes, and certain fabrics are burdensome and therefore avoided. […] Gross motor challenges commonly appears in the form of poor coordination giving rise to clumsiness and/or balance issues. […] Socially, NVLD children are quite talkative (when comfortable) and immature relative to their peer group. […] Understanding personal space, verbal expressions and reading/interpreting body language/nonverbal cues is often underdeveloped. […] Although they desire friendships, NVLD children often have difficulty making and maintaining friendships. […] Academically, children with NVLD almost always struggle with mathematics, which generally surfaces in the upper elementary grade levels or later.
  • #113 Quick Facts On Nonverbal Learning Disorder – Child Mind Institute
    https://childmind.org/article/quick-facts-on-non-verbal-learning-disorder-nld/
    A brief overview of the signs and symptoms of Non-Verbal Learning Disorder (NLD). […] Nonverbal Learning Disorder (sometimes referred to as NLD or NVLD) is a learning disability that affects a child’s ability to recognize and interpret patterns in facial expression, body language, and other forms of nonverbal communication. […] A child with NLD may also have poor physical coordination and struggle with problem solving, organizing thoughts, planning, and executive functions. […] Symptoms of NLD vary from child to child. […] An inability to read nonverbal social cues, such as expressions and body language. […] Difficulty identifying and understanding sarcasm […] Difficulty recognizing emotions in others […] Trouble understanding visual information […] Trouble grasping spatial relationships and judging distance
  • #114 Clinical Characteristics of Learning Disabilities – Mental Disorders and Disabilities Among Low-Income Children – NCBI Bookshelf
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK332886/
    Learning difficulties begin during the school-age years. […] The individual’s difficulties must not be better explained by developmental, neurological, sensory (vision or hearing), or motor disorders and must significantly interfere with academic achievement, occupational performance, or activities of daily living (APA, 2013). […] LD is a lifelong condition and is unlikely to resolve after a child graduates, although many individuals learn to successfully accommodate for their LDs. […] Learning difficulties, including dyslexia, result in significant functional impairments in important life skills such as reading and learning. […] Recent IDEA data show that children with LD are more likely to experience challenges in academic performance and negative school outcomes, including below-average test scores, lower grades, and higher rates of course failure. […] While many individuals with learning difficulties lead active and productive lives as adults, others have learning challenges that lead to early withdrawal from school and lower levels of occupational attainment.
  • #115 Psychiatry.org – What Are Specific Learning Disorders?
    https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/specific-learning-disorder/what-is-specific-learning-disorder
    Learning disorders are categorized as mild, moderate and severe. Accommodation and support services align with the severity to facilitate a persons most effective functioning. […] Learning disorders, if not recognized and managed, can cause problems throughout a persons life beyond having lower academic achievement. These problems include increased risk of greater psychological distress, poorer overall mental health, unemployment, underemployment and dropping out of school. […] To be diagnosed with a specific learning disorder (SLD), a person must meet four criteria. […] A diagnosis is made through a combination of observation, interviews, family history and school reports. Neuropsychological testing may be used to help find the best way to help the individual with specific learning disorder.
  • #116 Nonverbal learning disorder – Wikipedia
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nonverbal_learning_disorder
    As adults, tasks such as driving a car or navigating to an unfamiliar location may be difficult. Difficulty with keeping track of responsibilities or managing social interactions may affect job performance. People with NVLD may also fit the diagnostic criteria of dyscalculia, dysgraphia, or dyspraxia.
  • #117 When learning disabilities in adults go undiagnosed
    https://www.readandspell.com/learning-disabilities-in-adults
    Every individual with a learning disability will experience a unique set and severity of symptoms which can make diagnosing a condition difficult. […] Its also possible for people to have more than one learning disability. […] Nonetheless, if a learning difficulty is suspected, its worth getting tested. […] In certain cases a diagnosis can lead to a greater quality of life for an adult who no longer needs to deal with the private shame or embarrassment of struggling with reading and writing. […] Adults with poor math skills are more likely to suffer in terms of career opportunities and management of personal finances. […] Theres additionally a greater chance they are struggling with more than one learning difficulty, such as dyslexia, or an attention disorder like ADHD.
  • #118 Dyscalculia: What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23949-dyscalculia
    The symptoms in teenagers and adults often look like trouble with the following: Counting backward. […] In addition to symptoms that directly relate to someones ability to do math, people with dyscalculia may show emotional symptoms when faced with situations where math is necessary. Those emotional symptoms often include: Anxiety (including test anxiety) or even panic. […] Dyscalculia is a lifelong condition. Theres no cure, but early treatment can help reduce the effects later in life. […] Depending on the specific symptoms, dyscalculia can make it harder to do even simple math-related tasks like paying bills, following recipes for cooking and baking, and more. With early treatment, children can often adapt to this condition and limit its impact on their lives. […] Dyscalculia isnt a dangerous condition. However, people who have it are more likely to struggle with mental health conditions that happen alongside it.
  • #119 The Top 5 Most Common Learning Disabilities & Their Symptoms – LDRFA
    https://www.ldrfa.org/the-top-5-most-common-learning-disabilities-their-symptoms/
    Learning disabilities can affect people in different ways and to varying degrees. Some people with learning disabilities may struggle with specific skills, such as reading or math, while others may have more general difficulty with learning and processing information. […] Learning disabilities can make it difficult for a person to succeed academically and may lead to low self-esteem, frustration, and difficulty with social interactions. However, with the right support and accommodations, many people with learning disabilities are able to overcome their challenges and achieve success in school and in life. […] Learning disabilities can develop in people of all ages, races, and socio-economic backgrounds. They are usually present from birth or early childhood, and they can persist throughout a persons life.
  • #120 Psychiatry.org – What Are Specific Learning Disorders?
    https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/specific-learning-disorder/what-is-specific-learning-disorder
    The merging of three separate learning disorders into one diagnostic category under Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) in the DSM-5 required three different specifiers to identify the area(s) of academic weakness: With impairment in reading (dyslexia), With impairment in written expression (dysgraphia), With impairment in mathematics (dyscalculia). […] In addition to specifying the domain of learning disorder, the degree of severity should also be indicated in the SLD diagnosis. There are three levels of SLD severity: Mild, Moderate, Severe. […] Though there is no cure, specific learning disorders can be successfully managed throughout ones life. People with specific learning disorders can go on to become skilled learners and may be able to build on strengths that often are associated with their learning differences.
  • #121 Psychiatry.org – What Are Specific Learning Disorders?
    https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/specific-learning-disorder/what-is-specific-learning-disorder
    The merging of three separate learning disorders into one diagnostic category under Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) in the DSM-5 required three different specifiers to identify the area(s) of academic weakness: With impairment in reading (dyslexia), With impairment in written expression (dysgraphia), With impairment in mathematics (dyscalculia). […] In addition to specifying the domain of learning disorder, the degree of severity should also be indicated in the SLD diagnosis. There are three levels of SLD severity: Mild, Moderate, Severe. […] Though there is no cure, specific learning disorders can be successfully managed throughout ones life. People with specific learning disorders can go on to become skilled learners and may be able to build on strengths that often are associated with their learning differences.
  • #122 Psychiatry.org – What Are Specific Learning Disorders?
    https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/specific-learning-disorder/what-is-specific-learning-disorder
    The merging of three separate learning disorders into one diagnostic category under Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) in the DSM-5 required three different specifiers to identify the area(s) of academic weakness: With impairment in reading (dyslexia), With impairment in written expression (dysgraphia), With impairment in mathematics (dyscalculia). […] In addition to specifying the domain of learning disorder, the degree of severity should also be indicated in the SLD diagnosis. There are three levels of SLD severity: Mild, Moderate, Severe. […] Though there is no cure, specific learning disorders can be successfully managed throughout ones life. People with specific learning disorders can go on to become skilled learners and may be able to build on strengths that often are associated with their learning differences.
  • #123 Psychiatry.org – What Are Specific Learning Disorders?
    https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/specific-learning-disorder/what-is-specific-learning-disorder
    The merging of three separate learning disorders into one diagnostic category under Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) in the DSM-5 required three different specifiers to identify the area(s) of academic weakness: With impairment in reading (dyslexia), With impairment in written expression (dysgraphia), With impairment in mathematics (dyscalculia). […] In addition to specifying the domain of learning disorder, the degree of severity should also be indicated in the SLD diagnosis. There are three levels of SLD severity: Mild, Moderate, Severe. […] Though there is no cure, specific learning disorders can be successfully managed throughout ones life. People with specific learning disorders can go on to become skilled learners and may be able to build on strengths that often are associated with their learning differences.
  • #124 Psychiatry.org – What Are Specific Learning Disorders?
    https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/specific-learning-disorder/what-is-specific-learning-disorder
    Early intervention is key for people with a SLD. If problems are identified early, intervention can be more effective, and children can avoid going through extended problems with schoolwork and possible challenges with self-esteem. […] Special education services can help children with learning disabilities improve in their reading, writing and math skills. Effective interventions involve systematic, intensive and individualized instruction that may improve the learning difficulties and/or help the individual use strategies to compensate for their disorder. […] Currently, there are no FDA approved medications for specific learning disorders. However, medications may be prescribed for co-occurring disorders such as ADHD and anxiety.
  • #125 Psychiatry.org – What Are Specific Learning Disorders?
    https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/specific-learning-disorder/what-is-specific-learning-disorder
    Early intervention is key for people with a SLD. If problems are identified early, intervention can be more effective, and children can avoid going through extended problems with schoolwork and possible challenges with self-esteem. […] Special education services can help children with learning disabilities improve in their reading, writing and math skills. Effective interventions involve systematic, intensive and individualized instruction that may improve the learning difficulties and/or help the individual use strategies to compensate for their disorder. […] Currently, there are no FDA approved medications for specific learning disorders. However, medications may be prescribed for co-occurring disorders such as ADHD and anxiety.
  • #126 Learning Disorders and Disabilities | Boston Children’s Hospital
    https://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions/learning-disorders-and-disabilities
    Children with learning disabilities struggle with school work more than their peers. This can take many forms. They may struggle to read, be confused by math, or have trouble with formulating their thoughts and communicating them. Overall, they need to work harder than peers for their accomplishments in school. […] The outlook depends on many factors. In most cases, if the child receives good educational and family support and can be directed to occupations and pursuits that call upon their strengths, they do very well as adults. Long-term outcomes do not depend only on academic achievement, but also on personal qualities, supportive adults and community factors.
  • #127 Learning Disorders and Disabilities | Boston Children’s Hospital
    https://www.childrenshospital.org/conditions/learning-disorders-and-disabilities
    Children with learning disabilities struggle with school work more than their peers. This can take many forms. They may struggle to read, be confused by math, or have trouble with formulating their thoughts and communicating them. Overall, they need to work harder than peers for their accomplishments in school. […] The outlook depends on many factors. In most cases, if the child receives good educational and family support and can be directed to occupations and pursuits that call upon their strengths, they do very well as adults. Long-term outcomes do not depend only on academic achievement, but also on personal qualities, supportive adults and community factors.