2. samuel kirk
learning disabilities
Presented by: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
3. IDEiA definition
Learning disability (LD) is a disorder in one or
more of the basic psychological processes
involved in understanding or in using language,
spoken or written, that may manifest itself in an
imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read,
write, spell, or to do mathematical calculations,
including conditions such as perceptual
disabilities, brain injury, minimal brain
dysfunction, dyslexia, and
developmental aphasia.
Presented by: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
7. characteristics
average or above average IQ
inconsistent skill performance
difficulty learning to read/write
seems less mature than peers
difficulty speaking (mumble)
works slow – many errors
30% ADHD
low frustration level
Presented by: Brent Daigle, Ph.D.
