Learning Disabilities | PPT

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Learning disabilities
By
Franca Elabor
Sullivan university
Developmental psychology

Introduction
•There are few signs that caregivers and teachers might notice if teen is dealing with
learning disability, for instance, they might be lagging , strong dislike and difficulty in
writing, organizing information, frustration or untidy in class work.
• learning disability includes:
• problems with remembering
•Disorganization
•Issues with math skills unable to express themselves

Impacts of learning disability
to Adults, unknown learning disability can impact them in through the
following ways:
• Job choice
• Limited career advancement
• Psychological problems

Testing learning disability
Difference between their scores
•These tests are IQ and standard achievement test .
•Most kids who have learning disability have normal or above average
intelligence, but do not fully display the same potential on the achievement test .
•Most states define learning disability as the difference of 15 points, but the criteria
for services differs from one country to another .
•Early signs of learning disability can be noted by risk factors that shows the need
to watch for early intervention.