Valeska’s Learning Disability and Strategies that Helped Her Succeed Educationally

The term "Learning Disabilities" is an "umbrella" term describing a number of specific learning disabilities, such as dyslexia (reading), dysgraphia (writing) and dyscalculia (arithmetic).

Find out about the signs and symptoms of each, plus strategies to help:

• Dyscalculia: Problems with arithmetic and math concepts.
• Dyslexia: A language and reading disability.
• Dysgraphia: A writing disorder resulting in illegibility.

Learning Disability Association
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The Learning Disability Association has provided support to people with learning disabilities, their parents, teachers and other professionals. At the national, state and local levels, LDA provides innovative information on learning disabilities, practical solutions, and a comprehensive network of resources. These services make the Learning Disabilities Association of America the leading resource for information on learning disabilities.

Learning Disability Basics
(www.ldaamerica.org/aboutld/parents/ld_basics/index.asp)
Learning disabilities is a lifelong condition, affecting the lives of hundreds of thousands of children and adults across our country. Fortunately, with understanding, support and appropriate interventions, children with learning disabilities can become successful students and adults. You will find resources to help understand the complex nature of learning disabilities, their various forms and characteristics plus ways to help at home and at school.

Learn more about ‘what worked’ for Valeska i.e. her strategies for success:

1. Longer time taking tests at school.
2. Acquiring a mathematics tutor.
3. Getting organized: making a written list of daily, weekly and monthly things to do.
4. Surrounding herself in a support system of family, friends and community people who believe in her!
5. A belief that she can accomplish her goals.

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