learning disabilities

Question 1

Describe the term “learning disability”.

Answer 1

Any disorder that impairs learning and results in the person learning with greater difficulty than someone without the disorder. Often permanent.

Question 2

List three differences between a disability and a difference.

list three for each category

Answer 2

• Permanent
• Persists despite intervention
• Caused by neurological issues
• Short-term
• Can disappear due to interventions
• Can be corrected

Question 3

Summarise statistics.

Answer 3

• 80% of children do not have a learning difficulty or disability
• 15% have a difficulty
• 5% have a disability

Question 4

Outline the three main types of learning disabilities.

Answer 4

• Dyslexia
• Dyspraxia
• Dyscalculia

Question 5

Describe dyslexia.

Answer 5

A learning disability characterised by difficulties with reading, spelling and writing.

Question 6

What are some known causes of dyslexia?

Answer 6

• Genetics
• Brain injury
• Stroke
• Dementia

Question 7

Describe dyscalculia.

Answer 7

A condition that affects the ability to acquire maths concepts and skills.

Question 8

List 3 symptoms.

Answer 8

1. Issues with counting
2. Cannot tell time
3. Struggles to learn maths facts

Question 9

Describe dyspraxia.

Answer 9

A condition that affects co-ordination of physical movements.

Question 10

List 5 symptoms.

Answer 10

1. Difficulty with speech
2. Poor memory
3. Limited focus
4. Handwriting issues
5. Hand-eye coordination problems

Question 11

Provide 3 facts.

Answer 11

1. Affects 5-6% of children
2. No known cause
3. Can be acquired from birth or later in life