Understanding Learning Disabilities

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What percentage of school-age children are estimated to struggle with learning according to the National Institutes of Health?

10% to 15%

What is the primary cause of dysgraphia, a specific type of learning problem?

Automatic memory and storage of letters and numbers

What is the main difference between specific learning disabilities (SLDs) and learning difficulties caused by environmental variables or intellectual disability?

SLDs are caused by underlying brain processing issues, whereas learning difficulties caused by environmental variables or intellectual disability are caused by external factors

Which executive functioning skills do individuals with dysgraphia typically struggle with?

<p>Organizing and planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is dyscalculia, and how does it affect an individual's ability to learn?

<p>Dyscalculia is a type of learning disorder that affects a person's ability to acquire math concepts and understand numbers</p> Signup and view all the answers