Living With Learning Disabilities (LD)

Some causes of output learning disabilities may be preventable. Expectant mothers should receive proper prenatal care and abstain from alcohol or drug use during pregnancy. Parents should encourage proper nutrition and children should receive ongoing... Full Answer

Children who perform below grade level expectations in language development and motor skills may need to be evaluated for learning disabilities. A team of professionals including special education specialists and healthcare practitioners may be involved.... Full Answer

Output learning disabilities may be inherited. They may also be caused by premature birth or distress during birth, poor diet, cancer treatments, chronic illness, Central Nervous System (CNS) infections, or head trauma. They are not developed due to... Full Answer

Output learning disabilities are a type of neurobiological disorder that affects learning due to differences in brain structure and function. Most individuals with this condition have average intelligence but have difficulty communicating using words or... Full Answer

Some individuals with output learning disabilities experience the physical effects of motor disabilities. Both fine and gross motor skills may be affected. Coordination of small muscles, especially those in the hands, involved in tying shoes, cutting,... Full Answer

If you have a learning disability, you may find that tasks that others find easy, such as completing homework or studying for a test, seem much more difficult for you. This may be frustrating, but does not need to be discouraging. There are people and... Full Answer