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Learning Disabilities
Not all humans are born with the same learning capabilities. Here you may ask and answer questions about certain types of learning impairments: ways to circumvent them, identification, and their causes.
447 Questions
What are Mike Lorenz's learning disabilities?
Mike Lorenz suffers from dyslexia. Click on the 'Mike Lorenz Interview' link on this page to read an interview from the Patriots Insiders where Lorenz talks about his dyslexia and the difficulties is causes.
Methods of communication that support equality and diversity?
effective methods and ways to communicate that 1 support equality and diversity 2 are effect when dealing with and challenging discrimination.
learning styles and a strategy for effective communication and collaboration
What might be the cause of spelling errors and transposing letters when writing?
Most times it is just because of haste but sometimes this can be caused by dyslexia. You could also argue that it is interference from other thought processes that are going on. For example if you are thinking of a laundry list while writing a report you might accidentally type "eggs."
How is it that individuals with the same disability can differ in the way they learn?
individuals with the same disability can differ in the way they learn because every individual is unique based in his or her life style, home environment, and most importantly the assistence/love each individual receives from his/her surrounders. The way the individuals feels and receive stimulus is crutial for an individual to process information and respond to a learning skill.
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Yes, lots of people have dyslexia
No, there is no scientific proof.
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Acquired peripheral dyslexia result from damage to what?
Stroke, particularly "in the territory of the posterior cerebral artery (PCA) or in the borderzone between MCA and PCA."
Source:
Leff, A. (2004). Alexia. [Primer]. Archives of Clinicaly Neuropsychological Rehabilitation, 4(3), 18-22.
First of all, a deaf person cannot hear, so screaming, yelling, or modifying your voice in any way serves no purpose.
The best thing to do when trying to help a non-signing deaf person is to find out how they communicate. It may be one of the following ways:
- writing
- lipreading
- gesturing
- home-signs (a sign language that naturally develops in a household when no formal sign language is known).
If the situation warrants it, you can also try to teach them sign language.
Does learning disabilities effect non verbal communication?
some do, like nonverbal learning disorder.
Are expenses related to learning disabilities tax deductible?
No they are not deductible in most cases.
People often stop learning due to various factors, including a lack of time, motivation, or resources. As individuals settle into routines or face life’s responsibilities, they may prioritize immediate concerns over personal growth. Additionally, the fear of failure or feeling overwhelmed by new information can also hinder the learning process. Lastly, a fixed mindset can lead individuals to believe they are not capable of learning new things, causing them to disengage.
How does a person with learning disabilities cope with identity and self esteem?
By finding something outside their disability they can center their identity on and further use to build their self-esteem. Once a person becomes more comfortable with their limitations they can seek the help they need to compensate for their disabilities.
The important thing to remember is that a learning disability is not a dead end. It will make life harder but any setback could be an opportunity in disguise. Growing up with several learning disabilities I have discovered that my many struggles produced a strong work ethic. I have always had to work twice as hard to get decent grades. Upon entering college I had already developed and implemented strong study skills and was use to putting in the hours and asking for help, while others struggled immensely. If you (or a child) have one or more learning disabilities remember that you can use your disability to develop strength, creativity, and maturity that will empower you to supersede seemingly impenetrable limitations.
What are some signs that a child has a learning disability?
Some signs that a child has a learning disability include delayed speech, pronunciation problems, and difficulty learning new words. Other examples include poor concentration and difficulty following directions.
How do you die from fragile x syndrome?
You most likely won't die
Most people with fragile X live a normal life span, carriers are at a higher risk of having FXTAS when they are older which may in the end result in their demise. To learn more about Fragile X visit fragilex.org and fraxa.org, to learn more about FXTAS visit fxtas.org
Phonics alone does not help dyslexia.
Dyslexic readers have difficulty changed the written word into spoken word because they struggle with basic auditory processing skills. Before you learn phonics you need to master these basic skills like phonemic awareness and fluency. Phonics builds on top of these skills and you can not understand phonics or learn to read well without them.
There are a lot of programs that teach phonemic awareness and fluency before phonics. My favorite is Sound Reading Solutions which teaches these foundational building blocks and then moves on to cover more advanced skills like comprehension and phonics.
What if there was a cure for learning disabilities?
That would be great news for people in general, and would make it easier for everyone to learn. There would still be varied ability levels in different areas, because we all still would have strengths and weaknesses, but at least nothing would be in the way of everyone reaching their potential if they were willing to put in the effort.
