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When a child of average or above average intelligence shows a marked inability to master writing, reading or math appropriate to his/ her age, that is not a result of emotional stress, mental retardation, motor disability, visual, hearing or speech problems, or lack of educational opportunity, then the possibility of a learning disability may be considered.
'A learning disability results from the difference in the way a person's brain is wired. The person may have difficulty reading, writing, spelling and organizing information if left to figure things out by themselves, or if taught in conventional ways. Common learning disabilities are dyslexia (reading disability or reading disorder), dysgraphia (writing disability in which the person finds it difficult to form letters or write within a defined space), dyscalculia (difficulty understanding math concepts), auditory and visual processing disorder, non-verbal learning disabilities (problems with visual-spatial, intuitive, organizational, evaluative and holistic processing functions).' (Source: LD Online)
A child with a learning disability, with the correct identification of problem, and support, can be integrated into mainstream school. Parents and teachers are usually the first to identify a problem - some of which include confusion between plus and minus signs, consistent reading/ spelling errors - on/no, m/w, b/d, 25/ 52, inability to master fine motor skills.
After identification by third party professionals,we at Inventure Academy,help in mainstreaming students who do not require intensive help.
- Teacher Training: Regular workshops are held on matters relating to learning disabilities, and their identification.
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Learning Lab: When a child is referred to the Learning Lab, trained personnel spend time with the child to systematically rule out other possible contributing factors to poor performance - like emotional disturbances, physical parameters etc.
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Parent Involvement: The school handles cases that are not severe, and which it is equipped to handle. Parents are advised on course of action and possible engagement of professional support.
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Remedial Measures: The Individual Learning Plan for the child is based on his/ her particular needs. Evaluations and assessments follow from what the child is capable of performing. For instance, if a child needs more time to answer a paper, this is allocated to the child; if a child needs to tackle a lower-order set of questions, the evaluations are based on simpler question papers.
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Integration: Slowly, the child is helped over his/ her disability and integrated into mainstream class.
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