[vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” text_color=”custom” custom_text_color=”#000000″ text_align=”center” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” parallax_bg=”true” parallax_bg_speed=”fixed” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_text_separator title=”Learning Difficulties” color=”custom” style=”double” accent_color=”#008080″ el_class=”hdd”][divider line_type=”No Line” custom_height=”20″][vc_column_text css_animation=”fadeInLeftBig”]
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/6″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”5%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]Learning differences may impact an individual’s ability to learn in the same way as their peers. Some children try really hard at school, but continue to struggle. These difficulties can be in specific areas or they may impact learning across all subjects.
Up to 15 percent of school-age children struggle with a learning disability. In these children, the barrier to effective learning is a part of their genetic make-up. They are almost always of average or above average intelligence, but they have a specific condition which has a significant impact on their learning. Therefore, these students have a specific learning disorder (SLD).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” bg_color=”#f2f2f2″ scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”5%” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text]A specific learning disability is generally recognised as resulting in the child (or adult) “learning differently”. If it is apparent that this difference is interfering with a person’s capacity to access the curriculum or demonstrate their skills and knowledge, and individually targeted intervention should be provided. This should include both remediation and accommodation.
There are several developmental difficulties which may explain learning challenges:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] Cognitive processing difficulty (including working memory deficits)
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] Attention-based learning difficulties
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] Speech and Language processing difficulties
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] Oral and written language difficulties
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] Reading Disorder (e.g. Dyslexia)
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] Writing Disorder (e.g. Dysgraphia)
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] Mathematics Disorder (e.g. Dyscalculia)
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”14165″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”zoom” alignment=”” border_radius=”20px” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” equal_height=”yes” content_placement=”middle” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” top_padding=”5%” constrain_group_1=”yes” bottom_padding=”5%” text_color=”custom” custom_text_color=”#000000″ text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none” shape_type=””][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][image_with_animation image_url=”14173″ animation=”Fade In” hover_animation=”zoom” alignment=”” border_radius=”20px” box_shadow=”none” image_loading=”default” max_width=”100%” max_width_mobile=”default”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/2″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_text_separator title=”Symptoms” i_icon_fontawesome=”fa fa-podcast” i_color=”turquoise” i_size=”lg” title_align=”separator_align_left” add_icon=”true” el_class=”hd”][vc_column_text]Children who have a learning disability may have difficulty in areas such as:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] Maintaining concentration
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] Recalling information
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] Reading (e.g., inaccurate, slow and only with much effort)
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] Understanding the meaning of what is read
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] Spelling
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] Written expression (e.g., messy handwriting, problems with grammar, punctuation or organization)
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] Understanding number concepts, number facts or calculation
[icon color=”accent-color” size=”tiny” icon_size=”” image=”fa-forward”] Mathematical reasoning (e.g., applying math concepts or solving math problems)
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Click here for a guide to important signs of a learning disorder.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
Next Steps
Your Psych Centre can provide a comprehensive and diagnostic assessment service that will help shape your child’s academic future and confidence. Contact us for a confidential appointment to discuss your concerns – no referral is necessary.[/vc_column_text][nectar_btn size=”medium” button_style=”see-through-2″ color_override=”#000000″ hover_text_color_override=”#ffffff” icon_family=”none” text=”BOOK AN APPOINTMENT” url=”https://www.yourpsychcentre.com.au/contact-us/”][/vc_column][/vc_row]