| A learning disorder is typically diagnosed when a
child's performance at school is substantially below the expected for
age and intelligence. The child is then assessed in areas of math,
reading, or writing, and if the child's scores fall more than 2
standard deviations below where the child would be expected to score,
a learning disability is considered.
Often, children with learning disorders suffer low self-esteem and
may have difficulty making or keeping friends. The drop-out rate for
children with learning disorders is nearly 40%, and many of the
children develop other behavioral health issues, such as Conduct
Disorder or Oppositional Defiance Disorder.
There are many types of learning disorders, including Reading
Disorder, Mathematical Disorder, and Writing Disorder. |