Characteristics of Learning Disabilities

Continued from Learning Disability defined

The following is a list of memory deficits often noted in students with a learning disability:

• Often doesn't remember what was seen, heard or shown.
• Has difficulty with remembering sequences in directions or instructions.
• Often forgets the pronounciation of frequently used words, spelling is weak.
• Sight vocabulary is weak and reading is often slow to develop.
• Difficulty with items that need to be memorized - facts, speeches, rhymes etc.

• Often appears forgetful.
• Expressive and receptive language is weak.
• Rarely uses appropriate nouns, refers to that thing, or you know.
• Often repeats the same errors

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