Learning Disabilities

Definition of Learning Disabilities as it relates to Education, Home Economics Education, Gifted Education

Learning Disabilities refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders manifested by significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities. These disorders are intrinsic to the individual, presumed to be due to central nervous system dysfunction, and may occur across the life span. Problems in self-regulatory behaviors, social perception, and social interaction may exist with learning disabilities but do not themselves define a learning disability. Although learning disabilities may occur concomitantly with other handicapping conditions (for example, sensory impairment, mental retardation, serious emotional disturbance), or with extrinsic influences (such as cultural differences, socioeconomic disadvantage, and inadequate instruction), they are not the result of those conditions or influences. Learning disabilities may be lifelong, but they can also be significantly reduced through appropriate education strategies and interventions, particularly when early intervention is provided.

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  • [LearningDisabilities.net] Guide to Vision and Learning Difficulties - Optometrists.org
  • [ldau.org] Learning Disabilities Utah | Learning Disibilities Association of Utah
  • [ldonline.com] LD OnLine | All About Learning Disabilities and ADHD
  • [dimensions-uk.org] Dimensions | Supporting People with Learning Disabilities Autism
  • [Prentice.org] The Prentice School - School for Language-Based Learning Disabilities
  • [upmo.org] Upward Mobility Ltd | Opportunities For People with Learning Disabilities
  • [loqw.com] Learning Opportunities Quality Works - Disabilities, Services
  • [ldaamerica.org] Learning Disabilities Association of America – Support. Educate. Advocate.
  • [riverviewschool.org] Riverview School | Private school for students with learning disabilities in Cape Cod, MA
  • [acld.org] Homepage | Adults Children with Learning Developmental Disabilities
  • [nvld.net] NVLD Home | The NVLD Project | Non-Verbal Learning Disability
  • [thera.co.uk] Thera Trust | Supporting people with a learning disability
  • [rpfi.org] Richmond Psychosocial Foundation International – RPFI specializes in providing high quality support to its residents who have a range of complex emotional, mental health and learning disability needs in accordance with agreed standards for that specific service and the specific service user
  • [avenuesgroup.org.uk] Support for people with learning disability, autism and ABI - Avenues Group
  • [dosh.org] Dosh – Financial Advocacy – Dosh supports people with a learning disability to be able to manage their money.
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