Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities are characterized as a child’s difficulty in learning and applying academic skills. These difficulties can be evident in reading, writing or mathematics.Dyslexia refers to specific difficulties in fluent word recognition, poor decoding and spelling.Children with Specific Learning Disabilities often required individualized instruction to learn. Understanding the root of the child or adolescent’s learning differences is critical to developing the correct interventions. This generally requires a comprehensive psycho-educational assessment to examine all areas of cognition, learning and academic achievement.