Helping your Learning Disabled Child
Thousands of children in America struggle to learn on a daily basis. Many of them have invisible disabilities. In fact, five to eight percent of the population has learning disabilities that range from mild to extremely severe. It is the responsibility of both parents and teachers to recognize learning disabilities when children are young. The younger the child when diagnosed, the better the chance of teaching him to overcome his disability.
Learning disabilities cover a broad range. Any problem that inhibits how the brain takes in and processes information is a disability. A learning disability can occur in any individual and can affect such skills as:
Invisible Disabilities
An invisible disability is any disability that cannot be seen when you look at someone. Children with invisible disabilities are often labeled as troublemakers and being resistant to authority. For instance, a child who suffers from Asperger’s Syndrome, a disorder on the Autism Spectrum, may hum or speak out in class. He stops when the teacher asks him to, but the behavior resumes within a few minutes. The teacher assumes the student’s behavior is intentional, when in fact the child may not even realize what he is doing. Never assume that your child is intentionally pushing buttons. If this type of behavior continues, make an appointment for your child to see a professional child behavior specialist.
Children who suffer from learning disabilities can be very successful when:
Other Learning Issues
Not every child that has trouble learning suffers from a learning disability. Other factors include:
Parent’s Responsibilities
If your child is diagnosed with a learning disability, it is your responsibility to:
Finding Solutions
Parents are responsible to help their learning-disabled child find solutions to problems associated with their disability by:
Assisting your Learning Disabled Child
Always contact the proper authorities and professionals if:
Children who suffer from learning disabilities need constant support in order to be successful. Make your learning disabled child’s success your number one priority. It’s his future that’s at stake.
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