CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The term learning disability refers to a class of specific disorders. They are due to cognitive deficits intrinsic to the individual and are often unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities.

Detailed explanation-2: -A learning disability is a neurological condition which affects the brain’s ability to send, receive, and process information. A child with a learning disability may have difficulties in reading, writing, speaking, listening, understanding mathematical concepts, and with general comprehension.

Detailed explanation-3: -Common behavioral characteristics of individuals with learning disabilities: Inability to interpret environment and social cues. Poor judgment; little thought about logical consequences. Poor impulse control.

Detailed explanation-4: -Reading disability (dyslexia)-is the most common LD, representing at least 80% of all LDs, and results from deficits in phonologic processing. Skills necessary for appropriate phonologic processing involve reading decoding, phonics, ability to produce sounds, and proper auditory capabilities.