Signs Of Potential Learning Disorders
Many things can affect a student’s academic performance. The atmosphere in a classroom, life outside of school and interest in the material are just some of the variables that can affect how well students perform.
But another variable that’s sometimes hard to identify also affects the performance of millions of students each year.
The Learning Disabilities Association of America estimates that around one in five children in the United States have learning and attention issues.
Based on a 2017 report from The National Center for Learning Disabilities, the estimate from LDAA equates to more than 11 million students with learning and attention issues. Those issues are not always easy to spot, but parents can learn to look for signs that suggest their children may have a learning disorder. The LDAA notes that learning disorders may manifest differently based on a child’s age.
Johns Hopkins Medicine notes that experts do not know how to prevent learning disorders in children. However, various treatments, including individual classes, speech therapy and family therapy, can ease symptoms and help children fulfill their academic potential.
The following rundown of age-based symptoms, courtesy of the LDAA, can help parents who suspect their child may have a learning disorder.
