Learning difficulties

By Jean Fiacre HALIYAMUTU June 17, 2024 0 236

Learning disabilities are disorders that affect the ability to understand language, do mathematical calculations, coordinate movements, or direct attention. They are common in school – age children. In addition to academic challenges, these children often have social, emotional, and behavioral problems. What happens before and after birth may have an impact on a child’s brain development which can trigger learning difficulties. Factors such as premature, low birth weight, head injury, poverty, abuse and neglect are more likely to cause a learning difficulty The Top Learning Disabilities.

ADHD

ADHD, or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects a person’s ability to pay attention, control impulsivity, and regulate their hyperactivity.

Dyscalculia

Dyscalculia is a learning difficulty that affects math skills. Students with dyscalculia have a difficulty in understanding math concepts, doing arithmetic calculations, and solving math problems.

Dyslexia

Dyslexia is the learning disability that is associated with reading and language processing skills problems.

Dysgraphia

Dysgraphia is the disability of writing. Some of its signs include spelling problems, poor handwriting, or trouble putting thoughts on paper.

Visual and hearing impalements

Students with visual and hearing impairments face challenges see and hear things differently from their peers.

Dyspraxia

Dyspraxia is a neurological disorder that affects fine motor skills, such as writing or tying shoelaces, as well as gross motor skills, such as balance and coordination. Untreated learning disabilities have detrimental impacts on academic, career, and social life. We highly recommend parents and teachers to seek a support when they notice that children are underperforming or are behaving in unexpected ways.

Jean Fiacre HALIYAMUTU

About Author

Haliyamutu Jean Fiacre is an educational entrepreneur and an educator since 2004. He is an aspirant educational neuroscientist whose knowledge about brain and learning has helped to improve the academic and behavioral outcomes of many students who would be considered as “losers.”.

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