Learning Disabilities Defined
A learning disability is a disorder that affects a persons ability to either interpret what they see and hear, or to link information from different parts of the brain.
A learning disability can show up as:
- difficulties with spoken language (difficulites with naming and labeling objects, conversations that "make sense)
- difficulties with written language (writing sentences, paragraphs, stories, spelling)
- organizational difficulties
- coordination
- self control
- attention
In addition to the above, in a school environment a learning disability can impede learning to read,write,spell, or do math