According to the Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA), the term learning disability covers a number of conditions, all of which stem from neurological disorders that affect one or more of the fundamental processes involved in understanding and using language. While the severity of the disorders varies greatly, children who are struggling with a learning disability usually show signs of an inability to listen, think, speak, read, write, or solve math problems.
If you are the parent or teacher of a child with a learning disability, then you know how difficult it can be to help him excel in the classroom. Generally, says the LDA’s website, in children with learning disabilities, there tends to be a distinguishable gap between a child’s potential and his actual achievement. Being diagnosed with a learning disability does not mean your child is less intelligent than his classmates, rather that he has certain setbacks to overcome in addition to the learning the material.
If you suspect that your child’s inability to succeed in his studies is due in large part to a neurological disorder, it is strongly recommended that you have this issue assessed and diagnosed so that you, your child, and his teachers can develop a plan of action. In addition to the efforts made inside the classroom, Farhan Hussain, the owner and director of Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services recommends hiring a tutor to help your child at home as well.
In school, it is likely that the child is receiving one-on-one attention from a teacher trained in the area. But, many parents still find that their child is struggling with his schoolwork, even with this extra concentration, explains Hussain, because he cannot concentrate when it comes time for homework.
Tutoring a child with a learning disability is completely different from tutoring a student struggling in a subject like math, adds Hussain. It involves a lot of patience, and a lot more time. This is why it is so crucial that the tutor you hire for your child is certified in tutoring children with disabilities.
Instead of focusing on time management skills and making learning fun, like he would in a typical session, the tutor will work to help your child focus his attention on the tasks at hand. This specific type of tutoring involves repeating instructions to the child so that he will be able to focus on completing the tasks in order without becoming flustered. And instead of trying to cover a variety of subjects, the tutor will focus on one small task at a time using positive reinforcement, approval and excitement once each task is completed.
A lot of parents are thrilled to see the changes in their child when he is working with a tutor, says Hussain. Too often a parent becomes frustrated because he is trying to help his child focus on his homework while juggling a dozen other errands. And, many times a parent is unfamiliar with the techniques that will help his child succeed. In addition to working with the student, the tutor can also help the parent as well so that he can continue working with his child — without becoming impatient — when the tutor is not around.
It is so important that these children realize that they do not have to be embarrassed of their disability, and should not cower from asking for help. Like any type of tutoring, the sessions are about shaping the learning to meet your child’s needs so that he can reach his full learning possibilities and thrive in the future.
Kids and teenagers suffering from learning disability problem live depressed and anxious life. Various types of disabilities are there such as reading, writing or non verbal learning difficulties. Learning disorder causes stress and frustration and teens become under-pressure. Learning disabled boys and girls require specialized medication and therapy treatments along with exceptional educational programs that can improve all the aspects of life.
http://www.troubledteens.net/Problems-in-Teens/Learning-Disabilities-of-Kids.html
Teenage Problems – July 31, 2010 , 1:13 AM