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Warning
signs in an Adolescent and Adults :
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- Continues
to spell incorrectly.
- Avoids
reading and writing tasks.
- Has
weak memory skills.
- Has
difficulty adjusting to new settings.
- Works
slowly.
- Misreads
information.
- Either
pays too little attention to details or focuses on them
too much
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Q.
How are children with learning disabilities diagnosed?
A.
A child is suspected to have a learning disability, when there is
inability to attain certain skills inspite of a normal intelligence.
The actual diagnosis of learning disabilities is made using standardized
tests that compare the child’s level of ability to what is
considered normal development for a person of that age and intelligence.
Each
type of learning disability is diagnosed in slightly different ways.
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diagnose speech and language disorders, a speech therapist tests
the child’s pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar and compares
them to the developmental abilities seen in most children of that
age. A psychologist tests the child’s intelligence. A pediatrician
checks for any ear infection and an audiologist checks the hearing.
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the problem involves articulation, a doctor examines the child’s
vocal cords and throat.
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the case of academic skills disorder, academic development in
reading, writing and maths in evaluated using standardized tests.
In addition, vision and learning are tested to be sure that the
student can see words clearly and hear adequately.
Q. Can learning disabilities be cured?
A.
Though learning disabilities can not be cured, most people learn
to adapt and live fulfilling lives. Certain learning problems reflect
delayed development and many children eventually catch up. Children
with articulation and expressive language disorders do not usually
have a long-term problem.
Q. I have heard that megavitamins help a child with LD. Is that
true?
A.
Megavitamins have not been proven to be effective in treating majority
of children with LD. Other therapies that have been proven to be
ineffective are colored lenses, special diets and body stimulation.
Last
created on 20-01-2001
Last
updated on 18-11-2006
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