Learning disability refers to a specific disorder of academic learning that affects a particular task at school and lowers the child’s educational performance. Teachers and parents should be aware of children learning disabilities. A child with a learning disability may be delayed in either reading, writing, speaking, or solving mathematics. Beyer and Lazzara (2022) state that a learning problem is a disability if it develops from physical or motor handicaps or intellectual disorders. A child’s learning disabilities are identified in school because this is when academic abilities are measured and tested.
There are several learning disabilities associated with math, reading, or writing. Dyslexia is a learning disorder characterized by reading difficulties. Another learning disability is dysgraphia linked to writing difficulties. Besides, dyscalculia is a learning disability linked to trouble comprehending math problems. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is associated with constant inattentiveness or hyperactive behavior affecting a child’s school functioning. ADHD stems into adulthood and is a risk factor for other adverse outcomes such as low academic performance, unemployment, relationship difficulties, and high crimes. Children with learning disabilities should be provided with proper support and intervention to become successful in life. Parents should encourage their kids and work closely with professionals to learn various methods regarding handling specific learning disabilities.
McDowell’s article Specific learning disability on specific learning disabilities is a good source as it provides credible information on understanding learning disorders and how they can be identified. According to McDowell (2018), a learning disorder can be a long-term issue. Sayal, Prasad, Daley, Ford, and Coghill have also published a relevant source ADHD in children and young people, which describes the prevalence of ADHD in children and adults. According to Sayal et al. (2018), about 25 percent of children diagnosed with a reading disorder have ADHD. Above 5% of children have difficulties with inattention and hyperactivity behaviors (Sayal et al., 2018). Both articles are good sources published in peer-reviewed journals and relevant to the topic.
References
Beyer, A., & Lazzara, J. (2022). Psychology through the lifespan. Psychology Through the Lifespan. Web.
McDowell, M. (2018). Specific learning disability. Journal of Pediatrics and Child Health, 54(10), 1077-1083. Web.
Sayal, K., Prasad, V., Daley, D., Ford, T., & Coghill, D. (2018). ADHD in children and young people: Prevalence, care pathways, and service provision. The Lancet Psychiatry, 5(2), 175-186. Web.