Learning Disabilities Based Processing Problems

LEARNING DISABILITIES â€Å"Learning disabilities are neurologically-based processing problems. These processing problems can interfere with learning basic skills such as reading, writing and/or math. They can also interfere with higher level skills such as organization, time planning, abstract reasoning, long or short term memory and attention† (1) Types of Learning Disabilities: Dyslexia: (2) Definition: Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability. It refers to a cluster of symptoms, which result in people having difficulties with specific language skills, particularly reading. Students with dyslexia usually experience difficulties with other language skills such as spelling, writing, and pronouncing words. Note: The DSM uses the†¦show more content†¦If a student is below that benchmark, the school may immediately deliver intensive and individualized supplemental reading instruction before determining whether the student needs a comprehensive evaluation that would lead to a designation of special education eligibility. A comprehensive evaluation typically includes intellectual and academic achievement testing, as well as an assessment of the critical underlying language skills that are closely linked to dyslexia, including receptive and expressive language skills, phonological skills including phonemic awareness, and also a student’s ability to read lists of words in isolation, as well as words in context. Signs: difficulties in acquiring and using written language, learning to speak, learning letters and their sounds, organizing written and spoken language, memorizing number facts, reading quickly enough to comprehend, persisting with and comprehending longer reading assignments, spelling, learning a foreign language, correctly doing math operations. Treatment: Dyslexia is a life-long condition. With proper help, many people with dyslexia can learn to read and write well. Early identification and treatment is the key to helping dyslexics achieve in school