Learning disability
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Signs and Symptoms of Learning disability
All Signs & Symptoms of Learning disability
Here are the top symptoms or behaviors listed by parents of kids diagnosed with Learning disability:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty reading | Often | 5 mentions |
| Difficulty learning | Often | 4 mentions |
| Anxiety | Often | 3 mentions |
| Inattentiveness (or not listening to others) | Often | 3 mentions |
| Low grades in school | Often | 3 mentions |
| Not talking | Often | 3 mentions |
| Short attention span | Often | 3 mentions |
| Difficulty focusing or concentrating | Sometimes | 2 mentions |
| Agitation | Sometimes | 1 mention |
| Angry behavior | Sometimes | 1 mention |
When do symptoms start?
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Difficulty reading
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Difficulty learning
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Anxiety
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Change in symptoms of Learning disability*
What happens to common Learning disability symptoms over time?
| Symptom | Worse | A Little Worse | Stayed About the Same | A Little Better | Better | Completely Resolved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Difficulty reading | 0% | 0% | 0% | 40% | 40% | 20% |
| Difficulty learning | 0% | 0% | 0% | 50% | 25% | 25% |
| Anxiety | 0% | 0% | 33.3% | 33.3% | 0% | 33.3% |
| Low grades in school | 0% | 0% | 33.3% | 66.7% | 0% | 0% |
| Not talking | 0% | 0% | 33.3% | 66.7% | 0% | 0% |
| Difficulty focusing or concentrating | 0% | 50% | 0% | 0% | 50% | 0% |
| Inattentiveness (or not listening to others) | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Short attention span | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Agitation | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% |
| Angry behavior | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 100% | 0% |
Conditions with similar symptoms to Learning disability
Parents also mention the behaviors, signs, and symptoms associated with Learning disability when they describe these conditions:
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Hyperactivity Often 114 mentions Angry behavior Often 37 mentions Difficulty paying attention Sometimes 26 mentions Fidgeting Sometimes 26 mentions Impulsiveness Sometimes 25 mentions Short attention span Sometimes 23 mentions Forgetfulness Sometimes 21 mentions Difficulty focusing or concentrating Sometimes 20 mentions Talkativeness Sometimes 20 mentions Difficulty focusing in school Sometimes 18 mentions Autism
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Not making eye contact Often 70 mentions Delayed speech or language development Often 52 mentions Non-verbal (not able to use words) Often 52 mentions Sensitivity to sound (hyperacusis) Often 43 mentions Repetitive movement or behavior Sometimes 38 mentions Not talking Sometimes 37 mentions Limited (or lack of) social skills Sometimes 27 mentions Developmental delays (behind on expected milestones) Sometimes 23 mentions Lack of social skills Sometimes 20 mentions Rocking body back and forth Sometimes 19 mentions Dyslexia
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Difficulty reading Often 31 mentions Forgetfulness Often 11 mentions Writing letters or numbers backwards Often 10 mentions Anxiety Often 7 mentions Low grades in school Often 5 mentions Being irritable Sometimes 2 mentions Delayed reading skill Sometimes 2 mentions Delayed speech or language development Sometimes 2 mentions Difficulty focusing or concentrating Sometimes 2 mentions Difficulty learning Sometimes 2 mentions
Care of Learning disability
Less common responses for Learning disability
| Treatment | Rating | Discussion |
|---|---|---|
| 1Speech Therapy | Positive3.9 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 2Individualized Education Plan (IEP) | Positive3.8 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 3Therapy / Counseling | Neutral3.3 of 5 | Read 2 comments |
| 4A special ed tutor | Neutral3 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
Discussion of Learning disability
What was your approach to Learning disability? What were the results?
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