Resources For Educators Characteristics of Learning Disabilities Memory Deficits Share Flipboard Email Print For Educators Special Education Basics Applied Behavior Analysis Classroom Management Strategies & Lesson Plans Math Strategies Reading & Writing Strategies Social Skills Engaging Students Individual Education Plans Becoming a Teacher Assessments & Tests Elementary Education Secondary Education Teaching Homeschooling Teacher Education Issues in Education Tips & Strategies Motivating Students Resources for Teachers View More by Sue Watson Sue Watson is a developmental support counselor who has worked in public education since 1991. Updated January 29, 2013 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 errorsMore on Characteristics of Learning Disabilities Continue Reading