Symptoms Of Learning Disabilities
We have spoken about the functional imbalance of activity of one side of the brain when compared with the other which can be responsible for the many of the difficulties or symptoms common to these Neurobehavioral/ Developmental Disorders. The following difficulties or symptoms are those which are commonly linked to the disorders being discussed herein. Note that each child uniquely exhibits variations of these defined difficulties associated with these Neurobehavioral/ Developmental spectrum of disorders.
Motor issues - lack of muscular coordination, severe balance problems, and/or difficulties with graphomotor (writing skills)
Visual-spatial organizational issues - lack of self image, poor visual recall, faulty spatial perceptions, difficulties with executive functioning and probles with spatial relations
Social abilities - lack of ability to comprehend nonverbal communication or read faces/body postures , difficulties adjusting to transitions and novel situations, or deficits in social judgment and social interaction
Sensory issues - increased or decreased sensitivity and/or function in any of the sensory modes: visual, auditory, tactile, taste or olfactory
Immune dysfunction - allergies, chronic infections, inflammation, digestive problems, food hypersensitivities or aversions
Cognitive dysfunction - poor executive functioning: neuropsychological functions including but not limited to; decision making, planning, initiative, assigning priority, sequencing, motor control, emotional regulation, activity inhibition, problem solving, planning, impulse control, establishing goals, monitoring results of action, self-correcting
Academic issues - difficulties with word reading, pseudo-word decoding, or reading comprehension; math calculations or math reasoning; listening comprehension, verbal skills, memory, or perhaps discerning ‘little details vs. big picture’
As can be seen, the difficulties experienced by these children can be numerous and at times quite debilitating. Upon receiving our report of findings parents are often overwhelmed by the multitude of difficulties their child has been coping with. However parents are also relieved because for first time they have a complete picture of the ‘reality’ their child is dealing with and are therefore better prepared to address the condition being dealt with.
More Learning Disabled Symptoms
- Excessive worrying
- Lowered interest in things usually considered fun
- Sleep changes ( too much - too little )
- Chronic low self-esteem
- Socially isolated, or unacceptable behavior
- Quick temper or rages with little provocation
- Periods of spaciness or confusion - has trouble shifting from one subject to another
- Short term memory
- Careless mistakes, poor attention to detail, homework "last minute" or
turned in late or not at all - Trouble telling time, organizing - easily distracted or short attention span
- Writing disabilities, reading disabilities, auditory problems
There has been a significant increase in the number of children being diagnosed with learning disability syndrome in the last 10 to 15 years. Researchers are racing to find answers to this syndrome. Currently there are many hypothese to the problems. Among them are the following possibilities:
Sedentary behavior of the child or mother, pre and postnatal
Birth injury
Poor diet, nutritional deficiencies, and food sensitivies
Xenobiotics (environmental toxins)
Sleep deprivation
Brain injury
Headaches and whiplash
Vaccines
Autoimmune diseases
What ever the cause, the brain and body re-connection has to be made so these children and adults can live normally and function to their highest level of development. These children have special gifts as well as special needs. The development of the nervous sytem, immune system, and musculoskeletal system is the key to releasing the full potential of the future generations. They need our help now!
DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
The treatment and diagnosis of Dyslexia, ADHD and Autism require specialized training specific to these conditions. Understanding these disorders is critical to the treatment of childhood developmental disorders.
The emphasis of treatment is based on clinical applications that do not involve pharmaceutical applications. Treatment is designed and directed towards the body and brain "Synchronization". The two hemispheres of the brain may be "out of sync" with each other, resulting in a de-synchronization with the body. By correcting this imbalance, the child or adult will experience life-long changes for a better, less stressed life.
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