Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities (pronunciation: /ˈlɜːrnɪŋ dɪsəˈbɪlɪtiːz/) are a group of neurological disorders that affect the brain's ability to receive, process, store, and respond to information. They can interfere with skills such as reading, writing, and math.
Etymology
The term "Learning Disabilities" is derived from the English words "learning" and "disability". "Learning" comes from the Old English "leornian", meaning "to get knowledge", and "disability" comes from the Latin "dis-" (lack of) and "habilitas" (ability).
Types of Learning Disabilities
There are several types of learning disabilities, including:
- Dyslexia: Affects a person's ability to read and write.
- Dyscalculia: Affects a person's ability to understand numbers and math concepts.
- Dysgraphia: Affects a person's handwriting ability and fine motor skills.
- Auditory Processing Disorder: Affects a person's ability to understand and process sounds.
- Visual Processing Disorder: Affects a person's ability to understand and process what they see.
Related Terms
- Special Education: Tailored instructional methods to meet individual learning needs.
- Individualized Education Program (IEP): A plan or program developed to ensure that a child with a disability identified under the law who is attending an elementary or secondary educational institution receives specialized instruction and related services.
- Neurological Disorders: Disorders that affect the nervous system.
- Cognitive Function: Mental processes that allow us to carry out any task.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Learning Disabilities
- Wikipedia's article - Learning Disabilities
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