Understanding Learning Disabilities in School Children

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Understanding Learning Disabilities in School Children Axia College of University of Phoenix ENG/101 Marianne Lange Learning disabilities affect every 1 in 10 school children. For a child with a learning disability it can be a terrifying experience trying to comprehend, and follow simple steps in school. Having the right program at school with the right environment can make all the difference. Most of all having the support and involvement of the parents will boost the child's esteem and confidence. Learning disabilities in young children in school are commonly misunderstood and can affect the classroom and the other students, the child may require a treatment plan, and will have need of as much parental involvement as possible (NCLD, 2013). Learning how to identify learning disabilities is the first step in helping a child. Because of the extensive variations, there is no one symptom or profile that an individual can look for as evidence of a problem. Although, certain warning signs are more apparent than others at the different ages of children, and if an individual is attentive of what they are, an individual should be able to notice the signs and quickly take the actions to get the child some help. As parents, paying attention to the natural developmental signs of young children to teenagers is a vital part of detecting a learning disability. Early detection of developmental variations could be the beginning signs of a learning disability and if caught early enough they can be easily corrected. Although, not all developmental variations could be considered a sign of a learning disability until the child reaches a certain age. Taking the necessary steps in recognizing the signs, an individual can get involved early. A parent knows their child better than anyone else, so if the signs of a problem possibly exist, it does not hurt to get an

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