Learning Disorder:
Learning disabilities affect the ability to understand or use spoken or written language, do mathematical calculations, and coordinate movements or direct attention. These disorders are a processing deficit. Without being able to see and hear properly the information is not received and processed correctly by the brain.
TYPE DEFINITION CAUSES TEACHING STRATEGIES
Dyslexia Dyslexia is a neurological learning disability. It is characterized by difficulties with word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities. Dyslexia is an inherited condition. Researchers have determined that a gene on the short arm of chromosome #6 is responsible for dyslexia. That gene is dominant, making dyslexia highly heritable
Provide a daily outline of schedules, goals, and lecture notes.
Reduce clutter on visual aids.
Print on colored paper to reduce glare.
Boldface key words.
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