Individuals with learning disabilities evidence different characteristics and each individual is unique in displaying only some of these characteristics. Listening comprehension deficits are readily observed in oral expressive language, reading comprehension and written expression. Frequently poor auditory perceptual skills are diagnosed in these children and are the contributory factors to receptive language disorders. Expressive language problems include word finding difficulties, lack of specificity with vocabulary, and an inability to organize thoughts. In middle or high school, written language often becomes the more obvious disability.
Mathematics can be another problem academic area for some students with learning disabilities.
Specifically, these disabilities may involve deficits in quantitative thinking, numerical reasoning, temporal and spatial concepts and calculation. Memory deficits often inhibit the memorization of math facts. Any interested person or organization may copy or reprint portions of this article provided such copy may not be sold or otherwise used for commercial purposes and any such copy must contain the above stated copyright notice. Inc. Other trademarks property of their respective holders.