Condition that interferes with the ability to learn such as dyslexia, attention deficit disorder and physical handicapping conditions. See exceptional children.
Refers to a general term used to describe a complex group of disorders evidenced by significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, mathematical abilities, as well as social skills. Myofunctional Therapy - see Tongue Thrust
Impaired ability to learn, not related to intelligence. May affect a person’s ability in the areas of listening, speaking, reading, writing or mathematics.
A lack of achievement of ability in a specific learning area(s) within the range of achievement of individuals with comparable mental ability. Most definitions emphasize a basic disorder in psychological processes involved in understanding and using spoken or written language.
A severe difficulty in learning to read, write, or compute. Those with learning disability have a significant discrepancy between what is expected of them given their general level of cognitive ability and their actual reading, writing, or mathematical ability or achievement. They may also have significant listening or speaking difficulties. Their difficulty is not due to mental retardation, social or emotional problems, sensory impairment (such as severe vision problems), or environmental factors (such as poor schooling).
refers to children with average or above average potential intelligence who are experiencing a severe discrepancy between their ability and achievement.
An extreme difficulty in the performance of a specific mental skill, such as reading or arithmetic which is inconsistent with the person's overall intelligence; sometimes linked to perceptual or memory problems. Not to be confused with Learning Difficulties. See also: Nonverbal Learning Disability.
A serious difficulty with processing information, understanding and using spoken or written language, and/or reasoning and doing calculations in math.
a disorder found in children of normal intelligence who have difficulties in learning specific skills
a cognitive or psychological disorder that affects or interferes with the ability to learn
a condition that produces a gap between someone's ability and his or her performance
a disorder that affects a person's ability to either interpret what they hear or see or to link information from different parts of the brain
a disorder that affects how a person understands and uses information
a disorder that affects people's abilities to understand what they see and hear or to send information to different parts of the brain
a disorder that affects the manner in which individuals with normal or above average intelligence take in, retain, and express information
a disorder that interferes with integrating, acquiring and/or demonstrating verbal or nonverbal abilities and skills
a disparity between a person's ability and performance in a certain area
a documented perceptual impairment that affects the ability to process information in people of average to above average intelligence
a general term which means a problem in one or more of the processes involved in understanding or in using spoken or written language
a generic term referring to difficulties in the acquisition and
a generic term that refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders manifested by significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities
a genetic or organic condition that creates a neurological deficit that impairs the central nervous system
a group of disorders which lead to the ineffective processing of information and which are manifested by significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning or mathematical abilities
a lifelong condition acquired before, during or shortly after birth, and can affect someone's life in many ways, causing difficulties in learning, communicating or doing everyday things
a lifelong disability acquired before, during, or soon after birth and affecting someone's ability to learn, communicate or do everyday things
a life-long disorder that affects the manner in which individuals take in information, organize it, retain it and express the knowledge and understanding which they possess
a neurobiological disorder, meaning there are differences in brain structure and/or function
a neurobiological disorder where the brain works or is structured in such a way that it impedes the ability to receive, store, process, or produce information
a neurological condition that affects the child's ability to learn
a neurological condition that interferes with a person's ability to store, process, or produce information
a neurologic disorder that causes difficulties in learning
a permanent disorder that affects the way individuals with normal or above normal intelligence receive, store, organize, and retrieve information
a permanent disorder which affects the manner in which individuals with normal or often above average intelligence acquire, retain, and express information
a persistent difficulty, possibly neurological in origin, which affects acquiring, processing, storing, or using information
a problem in reading, writing, math or memory skills in a child who otherwise has the intelligence, opportunity and motivation necessary to learn
a condition in which a child has normal intelligence, normal vision and hearing, normal motivation and opportunity to learn, but fails to learn "normally" in one or more academic areas. This may affect reading, written language, spelling, math skills or a combination. There may be associated problems with attention, concentration, organization, and planning skills.
A deficit in a specific area, such as word decoding or mathematic computation, which is out of line with overall intellectual ability. Some learning disabilities may interfere with proper measurement on conventional IQ tests.
A learning disability is any of a diverse range of conditions that cause significant difficulties in perceiving and/or processing either auditory, visual and/or spatial information.
Disability that impedes learning. Covers disorders such as ADHD and dyslexia.
disability type. In the case of adults: Disability type sub-category (of 'other' disability) a long-lasting condition or health problem that affects a person's mental capacity, making it hard in general for them to learn. In the case of children: Disability type sub-category (of 'use of special education' disability), consisting of learning disabilities such as dyslexia, attention deficit disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and other conditions that interfere with typical learning processes.
A disorder representing a wide range of problems in the understanding, processing, and expression of written and spoken language.
Any of a variety of disorders, including hyperactivity, dyslexia, and hearing problems, that can interfere with a person's ability to learn.
Difficulty in learning that is not related to intelligence or educational opportunity. Many children with learning disabilities have difficulties in particular skill areas, such as reading or math, or with language skills.
a disorder that affects people's ability to either interpret what they see and hear, or to link information from different parts of the brain. These limitations are characterized by difficulty in reading, writing, and arithmetic.
see "specific learning disability."
A disorder that affects people's ability to either interpret what they see and hear or to link information from different parts of the brain. It may also be referred to as a learning disorder or a learning difference.
A childhood disorder characterized by difficulty with certain skills such as reading or writing in individuals with normal intelligence. Learning disorders affect the ability to interpret what one sees and hears or the ability to link information from different parts of the brain . These limitations can show up in many ways -- as specific difficulties with spoken and written language, coordination, self-control, or attention. Such difficulties extend to schoolwork and can impede learning to read or write, or to do math. See the entire definition of Learning disability
(definition from the Learning Disabilities Association of Canada)."A number of disorders which may affect the acquisition, organization, retention, understanding or use of verbal or nonverbal information. These disorders affect learning in individuals who otherwise demonstrate at least average abilities essential for thinking and/or reasoning. As such, learning disabilities are distinct from global intellectual deficiency. Learning disabilities result from impairments in one or more processes related to perceiving, thinking, remembering or learning. These include, but are not limited to: language processing; phonological processing; visual spatial processing; processing speed; memory and attention; and executive functions (e.g. planning and decision-making)." For success, individuals with learning disabilities require early identification and timely specialized assessments and interventions involving home, school, community and workplace settings.
a disorder that affects the ability either to interpret whatâ€(tm)s seen and heard or to link information from different parts of the brain
a disorder in one or more of the processes involved in understanding or using spoken or written language, which causes difficulties in the ability to think, listen, read, write, spell or do mathematical calculations. LD students have average or above average intelligence, but have a significant discrepancy between their achievement and their ability. The discrepancy is not the result of visual or hearing handicaps, mental retardation, or cultural or economic disadvantage.
According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), childhood disorders characterized by difficulty with certain skills such as reading or writing in individuals with normal intelligence.
Education Act 1993 A permanent condition, arising during childhood or adolescence, characterised by a state if incomplete development of mind that includes significant impairments of intelligence and social functioning.
A persistent condition of neurological dysfunction. The general characteristics include: Average to above average ability, a significant processing problem, and significant difference between ability and achievement in school.
In the past people with a Learning Disability were often known as 'mentally handicapped', which is a term that many of the people that it was used to describe find demeaning.
A permanent condition which affects the way a person with average or above average intelligence learns and processes information.
a disorder in one or more of the functions of understanding or using spoken or written language which results in problems with listening, thinking, speaking, spelling, writing, or math
(most widely accepted adult definition) A Specific Learning Disability is a disorder in one or more of central nervous system processes involved in perceiving, understanding, and/or using concepts through verbal (spoken or written language) or nonverbal means. This disorder manifests itself with a deficit in one or more of the following areas: attention, reasoning, memory, communicating, reading, writing, spelling, calculation, coordination, social competence, and emotional maturity.
A disorder in one or more of the basic processes involved in understanding or in using language, spoken or written, which may be seen in the consumer's inability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell, or to do mathematical calculations. (The term does not include children who have learning problems which are mainly the result of visual, hearing, or motor handicaps, mental retardation, emotional disturbance, of environmental, cultural, or economic disadvantage).
A disorder in one or more of the processes involved in understanding or using language, spoken or written, resulting in difficulty with listening, thinking, speaking, writing, spelling, or doing mathematical calculations. This term does not include children with learning problems related to other disabilities such as mental retardation.
A disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language, spoken or written, that may manifest itself in an imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell, or to do mathematical calculations. The term includes such conditions as perceptual disabilities, brain injury, minimal brain dysfunction, dyslexia, and developmental aphasia. The term does not apply to students who have learning problems that are primarily the result of visual, hearing, or motor disabilities, of mental retardation, of emotional disturbance, or of environmental, cultural, or economic disadvantage.
A learning disability affects the way someone learns, communicates or does some everyday things. A learning disability is present throughout a person's life. There are many different types of learning disability - the disability can be mild, moderate or severe. Alliance policy on exclusions...
A learning disability is a condition that either prevents or hinders somebody from learning basic skills or information at the same rate as most people of the same age.
A discrepancy between expected achievement and observed achievement, also known as "unexpected underachievement." ( learn more)
Unexpected difficulty learning in one or more realms related to academics, such as reading, writing, mathematics, and social skills, in children with at least average intelligence.
In the United States, the term learning disability is used to refer to socio-biological conditions that affect a persons communicative capacities and potential to learn. The term includes conditions such as perceptual disability, brain injury, minimal brain dysfunction, autism, dyslexia, and developmental aphasia. In the United Kingdom, the term learning disability is used more generally to refer to developmental disability.
In the United States and Canada, the term learning disability is used to refer to a range of neurological conditions that affect one or more of the ways that a person takes in, stores, or uses information. Learning disabilities are specific, not global, impairments. For example, a person may have an LD which impacts on her ability to understand written information; the same information, delivered orally, presents no problem.