What is a learning disorder? What are the main subtypes? How are learning disorders caused?
What will be an ideal response?
• Learning disorders are difficulties with specific skills such as reading, math, or writing despite average or higher intelligence.
• Three main subtypes
- Reading disorder is when the reading ability is substantially below the child's age, intelligence, and education.
- Mathematics disorder involves trouble recognizing numbers and symbols, memorizing math facts, and understanding abstract concepts.
- Writing disorder involves problems with writing, drawing, copying figures, and other fine-motor skills.
• The exact cause of learning disorders is unknown.
• The hypothesized causes include
- genetics.
- abnormalities in brain functioning.
- disruptions in prenatal brain development.
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