Last week I met my school friend after almost 18 years. It was such a wonderful moment. We soon got nostalgic. On knowing that I work with children and adults having learning difficulties, she asked, “Tell me something about dyslexia.” My prompt reply was, “Winston Churchill, Leonardo da Vinci, Albert Einstein, Whoopi Goldberg, Tom Cruise, […]
Having explored causes and types of Learning Disability (LD) over the past two weeks, what is most important to note is the acceptance of the disability. Remember, that LD is not a disease; hence there is no medication. The only solution is ‘remedial education’ – counselling the person as well as the rest of […]
Now that we have an understanding of Learning Disabilities, let’s look at some of its causes and types. Though there is no particular known factor or group of factors that causes LD, the following causes are closely related: Neurological Damage Neurological damage could occur during prenatal, natal, and post natal periods resulting in learning disability. […]
By understanding Specific Learning Disabilities, you can ensure your child gets the right help to overcome classroom challenges and succeed in life. So What Is Learning Disability? The term Learning Disability is used to describe a specific group of children, adolescents and adults who have problems in learning. LD is found across all ages and […]