What is Learning Disability?
Learning disabilities in children come about because of a weak transmission mechanism in the brain. Hence it is the brain’s inability to receive and process information effectively. It must be noted that learning disability is not indicative of a child’s level of intelligence. In fact, in most cases, children with LD have above average IQ but are unable to collate information, analyze, process and communicate like others.  LD is a lifelong issue but with the right tools, it is possible to succeed in strengthening the neurological activity in the brain and hence improve the thought process of the child.

How do I know if a student has a specific learning disability?
Meet the school counsellor or have the student tested by a psychologist.

What types of Learning Difficulties exist?
There are a number of learning disabilities that people can face. The most common forms:
Dyslexia involves process of reading, writing and mathematics.
Dyspraxia is related to weak motor skills
Dyscalculia is a learning difficulty involving the most basic aspect of arithmetical support.
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) involves cases where children are often “off task” as they have particularly short attention spans and thus high levels of being distracted.
Asperges Syndrome refers to an early onset and lifelong disruptions of socialization.

Learning Disability – Inborn or Acquired?
You are either born with it, or experience some type of injury or illness that affects certain areas of the brain. The problems with learning are not a result of educational disadvantage or emotional/psychological disturbance or physical disabilities or limited ability.

Does being LD mean low intelligence?
No, not at all. In order to be classified as Learning Disabled, a person must have at least average intelligence. The LD student may process slower than non-LD students, but with accommodations, the student can perform on or above level. Students with learning disabilities experience frustrations with learning that make school difficult even though they have the aptitude to succeed.

What is the difference between LD and Slow Learners?
LD children have normal IQ levels. Slow Learners, have below average IQ levels and are not included in the category of specific learning difficulty 

Does having an LD mean that you can’t learn?
Certainly not!  Kids who have learning disabilities are intelligent (at least average) and may even be gifted.  But because their brains work differently kids with LD need to be taught in the ways that they learn best.  Often a kid will be very strong in some ways of learning and not in others. The important thing is to find out what works for you and what doesn’t.