Myths and Facts about Learning Disability
Myths and Facts about Learning Disability Learning Disability (LD) is a syndrome found in children of normal or above intelligence, characterised by specific difficulties in learning to read (Dyslexia), to write (Dysgraphia) and to do grade appropriate mathematics (Dyscalculia). LD can also be defined as one or more significant defects in essential learning processes. Children show problem in sustaining attention, can get easily distracted and have short attention span. Pioneering work to define the nature and causation of the concept L D is credited to William Cruickshank and Samuel Kirk in 1968 officially sanctioned the term specific L.D. Students with learning disability often experience poor auditory and/ or visual discrimination. They may show problems in directional orientation. Children will have problem s in organising, categorising, arranging and planning. LD children have difficulty in reading, comprehension, fluency and spelling, experienc ing word, ...