Characteristics of a Learning Disability in Children
Characteristics of a Learning Disability in Children
Characteristics of a learning disability in children: Overview
There could be many characteristics of a learning disability in children who are struggling in school. The key is recognizing the signs and taking action early in a child’s life. Children who have characteristics of a learning disability often don’t remember what is seen, heard or shown. They have difficulty remembering sequences in directions or instructions. They often forget the pronunciation of frequently used words. Spelling is weak. Sight vocabulary is weak and reading is often slow to develop. They have difficulty with items that need to be memorized (facts, rhymes etc.). They often appear forgetful. Their expressive and receptive language is weak. They rarely use appropriate nouns. And they often repeat the same errors.
Characteristics of a learning disability in children: Perceptual deficits
Children with characteristics of a learning disabilities usually demonstrate needs in a variety of areas, such as: performing consistently; following and understanding directions; reading, comprehending, writing, organizing and sequencing thoughts; retaining information; following instructions or directions that are more than one step; and interacting with peers appropriately. They also often struggle with self-esteem and confidence. A list of visual perceptual deficits include: letter reversals (“b” for “d,” “p for q”); letter and / or number inversions (“m” for “w,” “p” for “b,” etc.); child finds reasons not to read (they’re “tired,” etc.); child complains that their eyes hurt; doesn't copy questions or passages correctly; re-reads and skips lines; loses the spot where he/she was reading; makes sequencing errors (will say “on” for “no” or “saw” for “was”).
Characteristics of a learning disability in children: Remediation
Characteristics of a learning disability in children also include visual motor skills, auditory perceptual deficits and spatial and body awareness deficits. Visual motor deficits include: rarely leaving enough space between words and letters (often jumbled together); letters are often hard to determine (written in a clumsy fashion); difficulty coloring between lines; difficulty with fine motor chores (cutting, gluing, holding pencils and crayons properly). Auditory perceptual deficits often noted in students with a learning disability are: difficulty articulating; understand only when information is repeated or spoken slowly; not distinguishing differences between sounds; isn’t able to distinguish where the sound is coming from; doesn't follow directions or instructions or benefit overly from oral instruction; can’t remember information that was presented orally; and performs poorly in most listening activities. If your child is dealing with any of these issues, call a LearningRx center near you. We have the tools to help your child succeed.
Characteristics of a learning disability in children: Overview
There could be many characteristics of a learning disability in children who are struggling in school. The key is recognizing the signs and taking action early in a child’s life. Children who have characteristics of a learning disability often don’t remember what is seen, heard or shown. They have difficulty remembering sequences in directions or instructions. They often forget the pronunciation of frequently used words. Spelling is weak. Sight vocabulary is weak and reading is often slow to develop. They have difficulty with items that need to be memorized (facts, rhymes etc.). They often appear forgetful. Their expressive and receptive language is weak. They rarely use appropriate nouns. And they often repeat the same errors.
Characteristics of a learning disability in children: Perceptual deficits
Children with characteristics of a learning disabilities usually demonstrate needs in a variety of areas, such as: performing consistently; following and understanding directions; reading, comprehending, writing, organizing and sequencing thoughts; retaining information; following instructions or directions that are more than one step; and interacting with peers appropriately. They also often struggle with self-esteem and confidence. A list of visual perceptual deficits include: letter reversals (“b” for “d,” “p for q”); letter and / or number inversions (“m” for “w,” “p” for “b,” etc.); child finds reasons not to read (they’re “tired,” etc.); child complains that their eyes hurt; doesn't copy questions or passages correctly; re-reads and skips lines; loses the spot where he/she was reading; makes sequencing errors (will say “on” for “no” or “saw” for “was”).
Characteristics of a learning disability in children: Remediation
Characteristics of a learning disability in children also include visual motor skills, auditory perceptual deficits and spatial and body awareness deficits. Visual motor deficits include: rarely leaving enough space between words and letters (often jumbled together); letters are often hard to determine (written in a clumsy fashion); difficulty coloring between lines; difficulty with fine motor chores (cutting, gluing, holding pencils and crayons properly). Auditory perceptual deficits often noted in students with a learning disability are: difficulty articulating; understand only when information is repeated or spoken slowly; not distinguishing differences between sounds; isn’t able to distinguish where the sound is coming from; doesn't follow directions or instructions or benefit overly from oral instruction; can’t remember information that was presented orally; and performs poorly in most listening activities. If your child is dealing with any of these issues, call a LearningRx center near you. We have the tools to help your child succeed.
