Learning Disabilities cover a wide variety of symptoms, causes, outcomes, and treatments. This can make it difficult to diagnose or to pinpoint the causes. Learning Disabilities can be divided up into three broad categories. These include: developmental speech and language disorders, academic skills disorders, and Other (includes certain coordination disorders and learning handicaps not covered by the other terms). Each one of these categories includes a number of more specific disorders. Since each child with LD, learning disorders, is so different, there futures with the disability are different as well.
There are many early warning signs of future learning disabilities. One of which is speech delays. Kids with weaknesses in oral language have difficulty both with understanding what is said to them and with formulating responses. It can lead to further speech problems, like if a child often failing to understand what an adult say, missing important points, and misinterpreting directions. There are early intervention services available for many children, which can help the child to achieve their verbal goals. Your local Division of Developmental Disabilities can direct you to the appropriate system to get a baby or toddler evaluated.
- Although it is possible students will out grow this, there has been much research done on the correlation between speech-delayed preschoolers and students with learning disabilities.
- Early identification is the best way to prevent further disabilities
- Learning Disabilities affect many children and adults in our community.
- Some students may be able to reach there full potential in a total inclusion environment, but many need extra assistance from resource rooms or special education classrooms. The students needs should be truly considered in order for them to be best prepared for school and eventually for a successful career. The child’s classroom needs and educational goals should be outlined in their IEP, Individual Education Plan.
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