English Assignment

LEARNING DISABILITY 6

LEARNING DISABILITY

Arabia Shrestha

ENGL.1301-62020

Prof. Green

5/6/2021

Abstract

This article discusses issues around learning disabilities. It introduces learning disability and gives a difference of terms like learning disorder and learning difficulty which many people use interchangeably. The article gives the types of learning disabilities, causes, effects, the process of diagnosis, and management of learning disability. The study encourages the use of the phrase people with “different learning” as opposed to “learning disability”. This is a good suggestion towards reducing stereotypes revolving around learning disabilities.

Learning disability

Introduction

Learning disability can also be referred to as learning difficulty. This is a condition that is known to cause difficulties in the process of processing information in the human brain. People have different potentials when it comes to learning but learning difficulty does not exclude the ability of people to learn differently. In describing this situation to sound fair to every, we can call this situation learning difference. This is a good way of avoiding negative stereotypes which may be championed against people with learning difficulties. In a normal environment learning disability, learning disorder, and learning difficulty are used to refer to the same thing but are different in many ways. People who have learning disorders have a significant problem in a certain academic area. Learning disorders are not a guarantee for an individual to be exposed to a diagnosis process. Learning disability is classified as an individual who is guaranteed to go through a clinical diagnosis. An individual subjected to this has to meet specified criteria which are determined by professionals in this field. Professionals in this field include; psychiatrists, speech language pathologists, psychologists, or pediatricians. The group of professionals is important in determining the degree, frequency, and intensity of the reported case. To get the two clearly, learning disorder is associated with underdevelopment of certain academic, language, and speech skills while learning disorder is inclined to people with dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia. Certain things are unknown, which are the disorders affecting the brain on receiving and processing information. This makes it for people to have learning problems and be unable to perform certain tasks. This can be used to show that people with a learning disability are exposed to unique challenges throughout their lifespan.

Types of learning disability

Children with learning disabilities and disorders struggle with school. Learning disabilities in children can be detected by; a child dreading when reading out loud, difficulty in essay writing, or taking simple arithmetic. We should be able to recognize signs for different learning disorders. The term learning disability is used to describe situations of people with learning problems. These problems are not associated with a child’s intelligence, motivation, or being lazy and dump. Those with this disability have intelligence quotients just like other children. The difference comes in with the brain which has a different way of receiving and processing information. The most common learning disabilities include; reading, writing, mathematics, reasoning, listening, and speaking problems. Learning disorders in children are identified by a consistent problem with handling specific tasks from time to time. Many parents get worried about children's future if they discover they are having learning disabilities. These disabilities look different from one child to another. It is also hard to prove that a child has a learning disability.

Signs and symptoms of learning disabilities.

At preschool age, signs and symptoms of learning disabilities should be seen. Some of the commonly noted problems include;

Difficulties in pronunciation, difficulties in finding the right words, difficulties in learning the alphabet, color, shapes, and weekday. Children with difficulties in showing or learning routines, those troubling with buttons, zippers, or even learning to tie shoes. Difficulty in remembering and consistent in making certain errors as well as slow to learn new skills.

Learning disabilities in reading are known as dyslexia. This is associated with problems in reading where an inability to understand words, phrases, and paragraphs.

Learning disability in arithmetic is known as dyscalculia. Those with difficulties in doing simple calculations are most likely to have this disorder.

Learning disability in writing is known as dysgraphia. This is seen in a child having a physical disability to write or have a condition that they cannot write comprehensive information.

Effects

There is a wide range of effects caused by learning disabilities. The educational outcomes of children with learning disabilities are affected. Those with this problem have the potential to experience problems in socializing. These disabilities are associated with stigmatization and negative stereotypes for those affected. Even though it is advised to expose such cases to special education programs, we do not know how the impact of the special program will be on these people. Those with learning disabilities are likely to have low self-esteem. Those with learning disabilities tend to perform well in non-academic areas.

Causes

It is not clear what the causes of learning disabilities. There is no specific cause of learning disabilities in many cases which have been reported. What is known is the causes of neurological impairments. Heredity and genetics are associated with learning disabilities. It can be something in family genetics. This can be used to say that for children with learning disabilities, there is a possibility that their parents also had similar struggles.

Problems during birth or pregnancy can cause learning disabilities. This is linked to abnormal brain development, injury or illness. Parents abusing drugs during pregnancy expose their expected newborn to learning disabilities. Accidents after birth can also result in learning disabilities. Accidents causing serious head injuries, situations of malnutrition, or exposure to toxins.

Diagnosis

Many programs have been developed for students diagnosed with learning disabilities. Response to intervention (RTI) is a treatment process to which people with learning disabilities can be exposed to. There should be models for screening students for ease in identification of those with learning disabilities.

Management

Some interventions can be embraced to manage the situation of learning disability. Leaners will need special equipment and resources for ease in going through their programs. Embracing the mastery model whereby learners work on their levels of mastery, practicing which helps in gaining skills needed before moving to the next levels.

Instructing learners can help in managing this situation. The assessments for these groups should be frequent to determine if there are improvements. It is also helpful to give scripted lesson plans and ensure rapid teacher-learner interactions. This will help in correcting mistakes made almost immediately.

Provision of all needed special equipment and making adjustments to classrooms to suit the required standards. It is good to have classroom assistants like note-takers, readers, and proofreaders.

Conclusion

Learning disability situations should be handle with a great level of professionalism and care. It should bring on board all stakeholders to ensure designated programs for learners are done successfully. Parents and family have a role to play in ensuring that these programs go as planned. It is important to support this part of the community to ensure that they do not feel less important in society. Proper management of learning disabilities helps in ensuring that all the set objectives are achieved.

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