Learning Disability: Symptoms & Signs: LD, Academic Disorders, Learning Disorder

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Alternate Names : LD, Academic Disorders, Learning Disorder

Learning disability is a broad term that includes many types of disorders. A person with a learning disability may have trouble with:

motor control

attention

language

hearing

vision

orientation to time and space

memory

Symptoms vary, depending upon the type of learning disability. The person may:

have low self esteem

have social problems

drop out of school

have poor memory

be impulsive, restless, or distractible

be unable to read, listen, or organize thoughts

have a lot of problems speaking, writing, spelling, or doing math

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Author: Ann Reyes, Ph.D.
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 07/27/01

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