PSY 2105 Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Learning Disability, Speech Disorder, Nonverbal Communication

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 2105
• Professor: Julie Desjardins

Document Summary

Estimates vary widely based on the assessments used. At least 10% lifetime prevalence for all ld combined. Most are diagnosed in childhood, though some in adulthood. Reading disorder is the most prevalent followed by math. Ld in written expression is rare on its own but commonly combined with other ld. Up to 4x more common in boys than girls. Disorders which may affect the acquisition, organization, retention, understanding or use of verbal or nonverbal info. Affect learning in individuals who otherwise demonstrate at least average abilities essential for thinking and/or reasoning. Impairments in language processing; phonological processing; visual spatial processing; processing speed; memory and attention; and executive functions. Sight reading (reading a whole word short at once) Transpositions (switching letter within words or words within a sentence) Dyslexia: refers to a pattern of learning difficulties characterized by problems with accurate or fluent word recognition, poor decoding, and poor spelling. Also includes difficulties with tasks that require hand/eye coordination.