Introduction to learning disability some children will not be able to achieve academic excellence irrespective of higher iq levels (1)

LEARNING DISABILITYINTRODUCTION TO

Learning Disability (LD) is aninability in children to learnand understand things in astandard manner or in a

typical manner

They will not be able toconcentrate on their variousactivities and understand the

aspects concerned andoutcomes expected, so theaccomplishment from that

activity can be compromised

So when they indulgethemselves in the same

activity again there may notbe any improvement in their

accomplishments oroutcome of the activity

We may presume that thediminished outcome is due to

their lack of interest,obstinacy, or some attention

catching gimmicks

Always it needn

't be so

The cause of th

is cannot be

ascertained alway

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MOST OF THE TIME IF A CHILD ISCONTINUOUSLY DEMONSTRATING AN

INABILITY TO COPE UP WITH AN ACADEMICINSTRUCTION GIVEN FROM AN

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION WE TERM ITAS LEARNING DISABILITY

This disability may be manifested as aninability to read some words correctly, to

speak some words aptly or to write some ormany words in an expected style or to solve

an arithmetical problem promptly

There’s a striking difference between themeanings of the term “Learning Disability”.

To a layman the meaning is backwardness in studies.

But to a professional it’s a well-defined andclearly classified set of problems in

understanding and learning studioussubjects in its expected manner as

a normal child.

The reasons for this problem and the waysit’s manifested may be myriad. It all fallsunder the subjects of discussion of the

study of Learning Disability.

Learning Disability, Learning Difficulty and

Learning Disorder are threeterminologies often used

interchangeably even though theyhave three distinct meanings and

purposes

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Disability refers to significantlearning problems in an academic

area. These problems, however, arenot enough to warrant an official

diagnosis

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Learning disorder, on the otherhand, is an official clinical

diagnosis, whereby the individualmeets certain criteria, as

determined by a professional(psychologist, pediatrician, etc.)

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The difference is in degree, frequency,and intensity of reported symptoms

and problems, and so the two should not be confused

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When the term "learning disabilities" is used,it describes a group of disorders characterized

by inadequate development of specificacademic, language, and speech skills

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There can be disorders in thebrain's ability to receive and

process information and arrive at decisions

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The National Joint Committee on Learning Disability (NJCLD) defineit as a heterogeneous group of disorders manifested by significant

difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking,reading, writing, reasoning or mathematical abilities. These

disorders are intrinsic to the individual and presumed to be due toCentral Nervous System Dysfunction.

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Even though a learning disability may occur concomitantly withother handicapping conditions (e.g. sensory impairment,

intellectual disability, social and emotional disturbance) orenvironmental influences it is not the direct result of those

conditions or influences.

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