Nonverbal learning disabilities (sometimes called NLDs, or NVLDs) are a large group of learning disabilities that are best defined in terms of their symptoms. In general, NLDs do not affect language skills – but they are more complicated than that. For example, nonverbal LDs can affect: understanding of non-verbal communication
If you’re new to the field of learning disabilities, you will be coming across a great many new terms and acronyms.This sheet is written to help you navigate those terms. You should also know that these terms do change over time; this is common to all fields, but especially true
Assistive technologies (AT) can range from simple physical systems like colour coding or using an agenda, to physical assistive technologies like Steven Hawking’s computer mouse, to various types of computer software. Students with LDs will most often require AT that assists with reading, language, organizational skills, and processing of information. Software changes
About Social Skills Learning disabilities can affect any area of a person’s life, including how well we learn the social skills that allow us to live with other people: how to make friends, how to interact with peers, how to deal with authority figures,how to fit in.Since our social lives
Writing is composed of a great variety of skills, abilities and knowledge, including specific fine-motor functions visual-spatial abilities language and reading skills organization and sequencing abilities problem-solving and thinking skills memory and attention advanced writing skills such as editing and revising Writing and Learning Disabilities. Deficits in any of the
Mathematics can be affected by learning disabilities – as frequently, according to some, as language skills are affected. Types of Mathematical Learning Disabilities difficulty learning basic number facts difficulty with arithmetic/calculation difficulty with symbols visual-Spatial difficulties Additionally, learning problems that are not directly related to math can and will impact
Reading is the process of taking and understanding that information from written language. The skill of reading has two main parts: the mechanical elements (decoding), and comprehension. Reading and Learning Disabilities There are many places in the process of learning to read where things can get off track. Similarly to
“LDs – which is short for learning disabilities – affect one or more of the ways that a person takes in, stores, or uses information. LDs come in many forms and affect people with varying levels of severity. Between 5 and 10 percent of Canadians have LDs. LDs are a
Toddlers (1-2 years of age) Developmental milestones are a set of functional skills or age-specific tasks that most children perform within a certain age range. Movement milestones Walks alone Pulls toys behind her while walking Carries large toy or several toys while walking Begins to run Stands on tiptoe Kicks
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. What are the 5 different types of autism? Level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), previously called Asperger’s Syndrome Rhett Syndrome, although this has been removed from the spectrum Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD)