Learning disorders are thought to be caused by neurological abnormalities that trigger impairments in the regions of the brain that control visual and language processing and attention and planning.
The three main types of learning disorders are reading disorders, mathematics disorders, and disorders of written expression
Some common learning disorders include dyslexia (difficulty with reading), dysgraphia (difficulty with writing), and dyscalculia (difficulty with math). Additionally, conditions such as ADHD and auditory processing disorder can also affect learning.
Learning disabilities
The three main types of learning disorders are reading disorders, mathematics disorders, and disorders of written expression.
Learning disorders are academic difficulties experienced by children and adults of average to above-average intelligence.
The male: female ratio for learning disorders is about 5:1
Tina E. Bangs has written: 'Language and Learning Disorders of the Pre-Academic Child With Current Curriculum Guide' -- subject(s): Learning disorders, Learning disabled children, Language, Preschool Child, Curriculum, Hearing disorders, Therapy, Language disorders in children, Curricula, Language disorders, Preschool Education 'Language and learning disorders of the pre-academic child'
Learning disorders affect approximately 2 million children between the ages of six and 17
Learning disabilities are on Axis II.Actually learning disabilities are listed under Axis 1.Axis I focuses on clinical disorders. This axis includes diagnoses like Dementia, Schizophrenia and other Psychotic Disorders, Mood Disorders (like Depression), Anxiety Disorders, Learning Disorders, Eating Disorders, and Adjustment Disorders. It's also important to note that Substance-Related Disorders fall under Axis I.Axis II deals with Personality Disorders like Antisocial Personality Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Narcissistic Personality Disorder. While many disorders ordinarily diagnosed during childhood (i.e. Learning Disorders, Autism, etc) fall under Axis I of the DSM, the DSM classifies Mental Retardation in general under Axis II.
Learning disabilities affect one in 10 school children
Bruce Franklin Pennington has written: 'Diagnosing learning disorders' -- subject(s): Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Attention Deficit Disorders with Hyperactivity, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, Autism in children, Autistic Disorder, Diagnosis, Infantile Autism, Language Development Disorders, Learning Disorders, Learning disabilities, Memory disorders, Neuropsychology
I know speech-language pathology has a language component and therefore, speech therapists work with patients who have different types of language or learning disorders, BUT can speech therapists TEST for learning disorders when a student is having difficulty in areas such as reading and math? Or, would a child need to be tested by someone else? How do you become certified to give these learning disorder tests to patients?