SPED213
SPED213
Does your learner struggles with school? Does he or she dread reading out loud, writing an
essay, or tackling a math problem? While every kid has trouble with homework from time to time, if a
certain area of learning is consistently problematic, it might indicate a learning disorder. By
understanding all you can about learning disabilities, you can ensure your child gets the right help to
overcome classroom challenges and succeed in life.
Students with learning disabilities have diverse, complex and interrelated difficulties, often
hidden or subtle, that affect their learning across the lifespan. While there is great variability among
students with learning disabilities, they are generally described as individuals of at least average
intelligence who have difficulties processing information and who experience unexpected difficulties in
academic areas. These difficulties cannot be explained on the basis of other conditions or
environmental influences. These students exhibit strength and success in other learning and processing
areas. Learning disabilities are lifelong and may be affected by the demands of the environment, so
that their impact varies across the lifespan.
All children can be both exhilarating and exhausting, but it may seem that your child with a
learning disability is especially so. You may experience some frustration trying to work with your child,
and it can seem like an uphill battle when you don’t have the information you need. After you learn
what their specific learning disability is and how it is affecting their behavior, you will be able to start
addressing the challenges in school and at home. If you can, be sure to reach out to other parents who
are addressing similar challenges as they can be great sources of knowledge and emotional support.
Our challenge now as educators is this, ARE YOU READY TO CHANGE YOUR TEACHING
MANAGEMENT IN ORDER TO ADDRESS INCLUSIVE EDUCATION?