Learning disabilities are due to genetic and/or neurobiological factors that alter brain functioning in a manner which affects one or more cognitive processes related to learning. These processing problems can interfere with learning basic skills such as reading, writing and/or math. They can also interfere with higher level skills such as organization, time planning, abstract reasoning, long or short term memory and attention. It is important to realize that learning disabilities can affect an individual’s life beyond academics and can impact relationships with family, friends and in the workplace.
About 85% of those students have a primary learning disability in reading and language processing. Nevertheless, many more people— perhaps as many as 15–20% of the population as a whole—have some of the symptoms of dyslexia, including slow or inaccurate reading, poor spelling, poor writing, or mixing up similar words.
A learning disability can be improved with appropriate support and intervention. People with learning disabilities can achieve success in school, at work, in relationships, and in the community.
Types of learning disabilities
- ADHD
- Dyscalculia
- Dysgraphia
- Dyslexia
- Dyspraxia
- Executive functioning
- Non Verbal Learning Disabilities
- Oral/ Written language Disorder and Specific reading comprehension deficit