Is your child having troubling grasping despite consistent efforts and the desire to do well? Is your child unable to learn lessons in the classroom? Is your child frustrated that his best efforts are still not producing results? If your growing child has been showing these symptoms, it’s time you took notice.

What is a learning disability?
A learning disability is a neurological disorder that may affect one or more areas of learning including reading, writing, math, listening, spelling, or thinking. It must not be confused with mental retardation, as most individuals with a learning ability typically have a normal or above normal IQ, and are only deficient in their ability to learn as quickly as their peers.  For example, a child who struggles with reading and writing may be very good at math or art.
 
Signs to watch for
Here are some ways to flag a learning disability in your child so that your child can get the help and support that he or she deserves. Note that some of these symptoms may be indicative of more than one type of learning disability.

Not able to memorize: Memory plays a big role in being able to do well at school. While children differ in their ability to memorize, your child may have a learning disability such as central auditory processing disorder if after considerable practice and repetition, he or she is not able to memorize simple words and numbers.

Not able to differentiate between similar letters or words: In the process of learning letters, almost every child goes through a period of confusion when it comes to similar letters, such as ‘P’ and ‘Q’, or ‘B’ and ‘D’. If your child has a learning disability called ‘dyslexia’, he or she may continue to get confused about similar letters and words long after other children have outgrown this tendency.

ADHD in children

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