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Learning Disability

Overview:

“An individual with a specific learning disability (SLD) has one or more impairments in basic psychological processes involved in understanding or using language. The deficits manifest themselves as having an imperfect ability to listen, think, speak write, spell, ordo mathematical calculations” 

Types and Examples of Specific Learning Disabilities

1. Dyslexia

Dyslexia is the specific learning disability in reading. Children affected with dyslexia find it very difficult to read. It occurs in children with normal vision and intelligence.

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Symptoms of Dyslexia in School going Kids

2. Dysgraphia

Dysgraphia is a specific learning disability that affects written expression, for example difficulties with spelling, poor handwriting and trouble putting thoughts on paper

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Symptoms of Dyslexia in School going Kids

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Asperger Syndrome
Autistic Spectrum Disorders
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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Specific Learning Disabilities and Disability Benefits

India's RPWD Act 2016 defines Specific Learning Disabilities as a heterogeneous group of conditions wherein there is a deficit inprocessing language, spoken or written, that may manifest itself as a difficulty to comprehend, speak, read, write, spell, or to do mathematical calculations and includes such conditions as perceptual disabilities, dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia and developmental aphasia.

Validity of Disability Certificate

The certification will be done for children aged eight
years and above only. The child will have to undergo
repeat certification at the age of 14 years and at the age
of 18 years. The certificate issued at 18 years will be
valid life-long.

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3. Dyscalculia

Dyscalculia is a specific learn disability that causes difficulty in learning arithmetic, understanding numbers and doing mathematical calculations. About 3 to 6% of population is affected with some degree of dyscalculia

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4.Dyspraxia

Developmental co-ordination disorder (DCD), also known as dyspraxia, is a condition affecting physical co-ordination. It causes a child to perform less well than expected in daily activities for their age, and appear to move clumsily

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5. Developmental Aphasia

Aphasia is an impairment of language, affecting the production or comprehension of speech and the ability to read or write. Aphasia is always due to injury to the brain-most commonly from a stroke, particularly in older individuals

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