Understanding Learning Disabilities

Beth Cullen

ISBN 10: 1639895396 / ISBN 13: 9781639895397

Published by States Academic Press Mär 2022, 2022

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Neuware - Learning disabilities are genetic or neurobiological disorders that alter brain functioning and affect the cognitive processes related to learning. This can interfere with learning basic skills such as reading, writing and math. A learning disability also restricts complex skills such as organization, time planning, abstract reasoning, long or short term memory, and attention. It is an umbrella term which describes a number of disorders, such as dyslexia and dysgraphia. Learning disabilities can affect an individual's academic life and impact relationships with family, friends and co-workers. The signs and symptoms are most often detected during school years. With proper support and intervention, people with learning disabilities can achieve success in various fields of life. This book provides significant information of this discipline to help develop a good understanding of learning disabilities. Different approaches, evaluations, methodologies and advanced studies on this topic have been included herein. The case studies included in this book will serve as an excellent guide to develop a comprehensive understanding.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Understanding Learning Disabilities
• Publisher: States Academic Press Mär 2022
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1639895396
• ISBN 13: 9781639895397
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 276W x 203H x 14D millimeters 276 millimeters width by 203 millimeters height by 14 millimeters depth
• Weight: 744 grams

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Synopsis

Learning disabilities are genetic or neurobiological disorders that alter brain functioning and affect the cognitive processes related to learning. This can interfere with learning basic skills such as reading, writing and math. A learning disability also restricts complex skills such as organization, time planning, abstract reasoning, long or short term memory, and attention. It is an umbrella term which describes a number of disorders, such as dyslexia and dysgraphia. Learning disabilities can affect an individual's academic life and impact relationships with family, friends and co-workers. The signs and symptoms are most often detected during school years. With proper support and intervention, people with learning disabilities can achieve success in various fields of life. This book provides significant information of this discipline to help develop a good understanding of learning disabilities. Different approaches, evaluations, methodologies and advanced studies on this topic have been included herein. The case studies included in this book will serve as an excellent guide to develop a comprehensive understanding.