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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Stimulus mind" data-source="post: 26649804" data-attributes="member: 577135"><h3>Other types of learning disabilities and disorders</h3><img src="https://i.pinimg.com/originals/c4/72/2e/c4722e99eafd022feab5ce66b5c4c291.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="width: 960px" />Reading, writing, and math aren’t the only skills impacted by learning disorders. Other types of learning disabilities involve difficulties with motor skills (movement and coordination), understanding spoken language, distinguishing between sounds, and interpreting visual information.<h4>Learning disabilities in motor skills (dyspraxia)</h4>Motor difficulty refers to problems with movement and coordination whether it is with fine motor skills (cutting, writing) or gross motor skills (running, jumping). A motor disability is sometimes referred to as an “output” activity meaning that it relates to the output of information from the brain. In order to run, jump, write or cut something, the brain must be able to communicate with the necessary limbs to complete the action.Signs that your child might have a motor coordination disability include problems with physical abilities that require hand-eye coordination, like holding a pencil or buttoning a shirt.<h4>Learning disabilities in the language (aphasia/dysphasia)</h4>Language and communication learning disabilities involve the ability to understand or produce spoken language. Language is also considered an output activity because it requires organizing thoughts in the brain and calling upon the right words to verbally explain or communicate something.Signs of a language-based learning disorder involve problems with verbal language skills, such as the ability to retell a story, the fluency of speech, and the ability to understand the meaning of words, directions, and the like.<h4>Auditory and visual processing problems: the importance of the ears and eyes</h4>The eyes and the ears are the primary means of delivering information to the brain, a process sometimes called “input.” If either the eyes or the ears aren’t working properly, learning can suffer.Auditory processing disorder – Professionals may refer to the ability to hear well as “auditory processing skills” or “receptive language.” The ability to hear things correctly greatly impacts the ability to read, write, and spell. An inability to distinguish subtle differences in sound make it difficult to sound out words and understand the basic concepts of reading and writing.Visual processing disorder – Problems in visual perception include missing subtle differences in shapes, reversing letters or numbers, skipping words, skipping lines, misperceiving depth or distance, or having problems with eye-hand coordination. Professionals may refer to the work of the eyes as “visual processing.” Visual perception can affect motor skills, reading comprehension, and math.<table style='width: 100%'><tr><td>Common types of learning disorders</td><td></td>�<tr><td>TYPE OF DISORDER</td><td>CREATES PROBLEMS WITH</td></tr><tr><td>Dyslexia – Difficulty with reading</td><td>Reading, writing, spelling, speaking</td></tr><tr><td>Dyscalculia – Difficulty with math</td><td>Doing math problems, understanding time, using money</td></tr><tr><td>Dysgraphia – Difficulty with writing</td><td>Handwriting, spelling, organizing ideas</td></tr><tr><td>Dyspraxia (Sensory Integration Disorder) – Difficulty with fine motor skills</td><td>Hand-eye coordination, balance, manual dexterity</td></tr><tr><td>Dysphasia/Aphasia – Difficulty with language</td><td>Understanding spoken language, reading comprehension</td></tr><tr><td>Auditory Processing Disorder – Difficulty hearing differences between sounds</td><td>Reading, comprehension, language</td></tr><tr><td>Visual Processing Disorder – Difficulty interpreting visual information</td><td>Reading, math, maps, charts, symbols, pictures</td></tr></table><h3></h3><h3>Other disorders that make learning difficult</h3><img src="https://i0.wp.com/www.additudemag.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Understand_Learning-Disabilities_WP25361_-Illo-of-two-different-brains_TS524725646.jpg?resize=1280%2C720px&ssl=1" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="width: 934px" />Difficulty in school doesn’t always stem from a learning disability. Anxiety, depression, stressful events, emotional trauma, and other conditions affecting concentration make learning more of a challenge. In addition, ADHD and autism sometimes co-occur or are confused with learning disabilities.ADHD – Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), while not considered a learning disability, can certainly disrupt learning. Children with ADHD often have problems sitting still, staying focused, following instructions, staying organized, and completing homework.Autism – Difficulty mastering certain academic skills can stem from pervasive developmental disorders such as autism and Asperger’s syndrome. Children with autism spectrum disorders may have trouble communicating, reading body language, learning basic skills, making friends, and making eye contact.<h3>Hope for learning disabilities: The brain can change</h3>Science has made great strides in understanding the inner workings of the brain, and one important discovery that brings new hope for learning disabilities and disorders is called neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity refers to the brain’s natural, lifelong ability to change.Throughout life, the brain is able to form new connections and generate new brain cells in response to experience and learning. This knowledge has led to groundbreaking new treatments for learning disabilities that take advantage of the brain’s ability to change. Innovative programs, such as the Arrowsmith program, use strategic brain exercises to identify and strengthen weak cognitive areas. For example, for children who have difficulty distinguishing between different sounds in a word, there are new computer-based learning programs that slow down the sounds so that children can understand them and gradually increase their speed of comprehension.These discoveries about neuroplasticity provide hope to all students with learning disorders, and further research may lead to additional new treatments that target the actual causes of learning disabilities, rather than simply offering coping strategies to compensate for weaknesses.<h4>How does understanding the brain help a learning disorder?</h4>Using a telephone analogy, faulty wiring in the brain disrupts normal lines of communication and makes it difficult to process information easily. If service was down in a certain area of the city, the phone company might fix the problem by re-wiring the connections. Similarly, under the right learning conditions, the brain has the ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections. These new connections facilitate skills like reading and writing that were difficult using the old connections.<h3>Diagnosis and testing for learning disabilities and disorders</h3><img src="https://www.waldenu.edu/-/media/walden/images/seo-article/seo-1801-bs-selective-focus-of-kid-with-dy-336472594-1200x675.jpg?hash=C3E51E9B2C0656D2AABAB365224FB6C8" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="width: 1010px" />Since diagnosing a learning disability isn’t always easy, don’t assume you know what your child’s problem is, even if the symptoms seem clear. It’s important to have your child tested and evaluated by a qualified professional. That said, you should trust your instincts. If you think something is wrong, listen to your gut. If you feel that a teacher or doctor is minimizing your concerns, seek a second opinion. Don’t let anyone tell you to “wait and see” or “don’t worry about it” if you see your child struggling. Regardless of whether or not your child’s problems are due to a learning disability, intervention is needed. You can’t go wrong by looking into the issue and taking action.Keep in mind that finding someone who can help may take some time and effort. Even experts mix up learning disabilities with ADHD and other behavioural problems sometimes. You may have to look around a bit or try more than one professional. In the meantime, try to be patient, and remember that you won’t always get clear answers. Try not to get too caught up in trying to determine the label for your child’s disorder. Leave that to the professionals. Focus instead on steps you can take to support your child and address their symptoms in practical ways.<h4>The diagnosis and testing process for learning disabilities</h4>Diagnosing a learning disability is a process. It involves testing, history taking, and observation by a trained specialist. Finding a reputable referral is important. Start with your child’s school, and if they are unable to help you, ask your doctor or friends and family who have dealt successfully with learning disabilities.Types of specialists who may be able to test for and diagnose learning disabilities include:<ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Clinical psychologists</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">School psychologists</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Child psychiatrists</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Educational psychologist</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Developmental psychologist</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Neuropsychologist</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Psychometrist</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Occupational therapist (tests sensory disorders that can lead to learning problems)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Speech and language therapist</li> </ol>Sometimes several professionals coordinate services as a team to obtain an accurate diagnosis. They may also ask for input from your child’s teachers.</blockquote>

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