This document discusses learning disabilities and provides information about recognizing and helping children with different types of learning disorders. It defines a learning disability as a condition that causes difficulties acquiring skills and knowledge expected for one's age when not associated with a physical impairment. It emphasizes the importance of recognizing the specific challenges a child faces in order to identify the most effective treatment program. The document also provides tips for helping children with learning disabilities, such as focusing on their strengths, identifying their best learning styles, and using positive reinforcement through praise, encouragement, and making learning fun.
2. WHAT IS
LEARNING
DISABILITY?
Learning Disability is a
condition giving rise to
difficulties in acquiring
knowledge and skills to
the level expected of
those of the same age,
especially when not
associated with a
physical handicap.
3. WHEN IT
COMES TO
LEARNING
DISABILITY,
LOOK AT THE
BIG PICTURE
RECOGNIZING THE LEARNING DISORDER
BY RECOGNIZING THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF
LEARNING DISORDER AND THEIR SIGNS,
YOU CAN POINT THE SPECIFIC CHALLENGES
YOUR CHILD FACES AND FIND THE
TREATMENT PROGRAM THAT WORKS
7. VISUAL LEARNER LEARN BEST BY VISUALIZING THE
THINGS THROUGH THE VISUAL AID SUCH AS
VIDEO, FLASH CARD, PICTURES, DRAWING ETC.
AUDITORY LEARNER LEARN BEST THROUGH THEIR
EAR, FROM SPEECH, PRESENTATION OR AUDIO
BOOK.
KINESTHETIC LEARNER ARE ALSO A PHYSICAL
LEARNER WHO LEARN BEST WHEN THEY
DEMONSTRATE, TOUCH, EXPERIMENT OR BY USING
HANDS-ON-APPROACH.
8. Positive Reinforcement
Praise and encouragement are the building blocks of
emotional and social development for all children,
regardless of their special need or disability. A child with
special needs might often exhibit signs of intentional
misbehavior or a disrespectful attitude, or have a
physical setback that prevents them from learning in a
traditional manner. Positive reinforcement has a proven
record of improved results towards an end goal, so
finding the right combination is essential to your child’s
education. Examples of Positive Reinforcement
9. Examples
Rewarding Good
behaviors: Praise and
encourage them by
giving nice feedback,
sticker, award etc
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Using your words and
action: Smile, hugs, use
positive language to
motivate, such as good
job,well done, proud of
you
2
Making it Fun: Learn in
fun engaging manner,
make own learning
games to make them
understand the lesson
through fun activities
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