LEARNING DISABILITY Flashcards
What is LD?
Neurological condition that interferes with an individual’s ability to store, process or produce information.
Affects basis skills of reading, math, writing.
Higher skills such as attention, abstract reasoning, long/short term memory, organizational, social skills, time planning.
True of False. An individual with learning disability typically has average or above average intelligence but they are unable to demonstrate it successfully?
True
True or False. A learning disability is NOT a learning problem ?
True
True or falseA learning disability can have an influence on more then just academics; it can also impact relationships with friends, family, and/or co=workers.
True
What are Specific LD?
Auditory Processing Disorder Dyscalculia Dysgraphia Dyslexia Language Processing disorder Non-verbal Learning disability Visual perceptual/visual motor deficit.
What are early indicators of the diagnosis ?
Difficulty telling right from left
Reversing letters, words, numbers
Difficulties recognizing patterns, or sorting items
Dif understanding and following instructions staying organized
dif remembering
Lack of coordination
Dif understanding concept of time
How is it Diagnosed ?
Medical exam
Family history
Psychological and academic testing
A review of child’s performance in school
Response to intervention
Test such as IQ and standardized achievement test (writing, reading, arithmetic).
Etiology of the LD
Associated with development of the fetus and brain.
May occur before, during and after the birth as well as in any stage of life.
Due to injury (traffic accidents and child abuse) and lack of mental support from parents.
Link to genetic.
What are the causes of LD?
The true cause is unknown.
May be due to;
Alcohol consumption and drug use by the mother
Premature birth and low birth weight
Complication during the birthday decreases the oxygen flow to the child brain.
Mother illness during pregnancy
Poor nutrition
Sensory deficits such as hearing loss or poor vision
Exposure to lead in the water or pain
Contact with dangerous materials such as radiation
Neglect and or lack of mental stimulation early in life
Common Comorbidities
ADHD Anxiety disorder Developmental coordination disorder Language disorder Mood disorder
Long Term Prognosis ?
Lifelong condition. Impact on personal life, school, work, daily routine’s, family and social life
True or false. Individuals with a learning disability can manage and or overcome learning disabilities through a focus on therapy and adaptations.
True
True or false. Dyslexia is characterized by reading problems in a language disorder propose to be neurologically based fact
True
What is dyslexia
Language based learning disability
True of False. Children who have dyslexia has difficulty participating in social activities?
True
