Learning Disabilities

Paper Summary:

This paper explains that one of the most common forms of learning disabilities is dyslexia, which causes a specific problem with reading not with thinking skills, and includes several illustrations of the way dyslexics "see" letters. The author points out that, although Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities are often lumped together, they are two separate concerns; some people with ADHD have difficulties learning, but frequently this is due to their distractibility rather than to any kind of inability to process information. The paper recommends counseling, behavior-modification, creating an environment of structured tasks and assisting with the establishment of self-esteem and relationship-building skills: The paper demonstrates an activity appropriate to increasing function. Several illustrations.

Table of Contents
Dyslexia
What They Don't See
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Brain Injuries
Genetic Diseases
Ways to Improve Cognitive Dysfunction
Activity

From the Paper:

"As seen on the Dyslexia Australia website, the first sample below has the words shown clearly. The second section of text is identical to the first; however, certain words are etched back so they are not clearly visible. As dyslexics are generally picture thinkers, they only see words to which they can place a picture. Read the first section of text. Read the second section of text, but only read the words that are clearly visible. Delete the words that are not. This is the way it may be read like a dyslexic, reading the pictures."

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