Learning Disabilities
Three types of memory important to learning: working, short-term, and long-term memory
Memory can make learning difficult, but the good news is that you can work to improve your memory. There are three main types of memory: working memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory. Working memory and short-term memory allow you to store and use temporary...
Dyscalculia: a math-based learning disability that affects basic calculations and bigger concepts
Dyscalculia is a learning disorder that affects how the brain understands basic calculations and internally processes numbers. This disorder is comparable to dyslexia: While people with dyslexia struggle with words and letters, people with dyscalculia struggle with...
I have a short attention span: How can I focus?
We all have trouble from time-to-time focusing on a school or work assignment, as we fall victim to distractions or a low attention span. Fortunately, we can increase our focus by strengthening our attention span and making sure that we are getting enough sleep. To...
Learning disabilities appear differently in kids and teens: Here are the signs and symptoms for both age groups
Signs and symptoms of learning disabilities can change with age; it’s important we understand these differences in presentation among children and teens. Common learning disabilities among children include dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and processing issues....
Autism is a developmental disorder that affects learning and necessitates individualized care in the classroom
Autism is a developmental disorder that can affect how one learns, but students with autism can still excel in school. Teachers can help their students with autism by first considering other developmental issues to best understand how the individual learns. Then,...
Motivation affects how people learn—Here are 6 keys to staying motivated in school
Often, we’re motivated to learn when we’re just entering school, but we lose that motivation as we grow older. Fortunately, we can make some changes to our daily routine to enjoy learning again and become motivated again You should reward yourself for performing well...
What are the most common learning problems in the classroom today? ADHD, dyslexia, memory and processing issues
Many children suffer from learning disabilities, which affect their performance at school; fortunately, they can learn to manage them and still find success in the classroom. ADHD, memory and processing deficits, and dyslexia are some of the most common learning...
