Learning Disabilities are a class of neurological disorders that impact the way a person learns. There are three Learning Disabilities: Dyslexia, Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia. Today many educational institutions have become very good at understanding if a child may have a Learning Disability and often contact the child’s parents. However, if you think that your child or you yourself may have a Learning Disability, the description of symptoms below may help.
If the individual has a Learning Disability, it may impact their schooling. Therefore early intervention is extremely important. Though a Learning Disability is not curable, there are several systems that can be utilised to help the individual reach their greatest potential. Furthermore, it is vital that if the individual with an LD is a child, a parent or guardian advocates for them. Most countries and educational institutions have systems in place to help students who learn differently. For example, the individual with an LD may be allowed to type their exams, use spell check or a calculator. They may be entitled to extra time as well. Furthermore, many schools have resources available for children with LDs, such as extra tutoring.
