Learning Disabilities

Learning Disabilities (LD) Learning disabilities are wide variety of learning problems. A learning disability is not a problem with intelligence or motivation and children with learning disabilities are not lazy or dumb. In fact, most are just as smart as everyone else. Children with learning disabilities see, hear, and understand things differently. This can lead to trouble with learning new information and skills, and putting them to use. The most common characteristics of learning disabilities are:

Academic Characteristics

• Reading
• Written Language
• Mathematics
• Memory

Behavioral Characteristics

• Interpersonal Skills
• Motivation
• Self-Concept

Behavioral Characteristics

• Low self esteem
• Poor motivation
• Withdrawal
• Depression
• Feigned illness
• Absenteeism
• Anxiety
• Over dependence