PSYCH 115 Lecture Notes - Lecture 18: Speech Sound Disorder, Learning Disability, Executive Functions
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A single diagnosis of specific learning disorder to encompass various types of learning disorders or disabilities involving significant deficits in skills related to reading, writing, arithmetic and math, and executive functions. Some children have poorly developed skills in recognizing words and comprehending written text. Specific learning disorders in the area of reading are estimated to affect about 4% of school-age children and are much more common in boys than in girls. Boys with this type of sld are also more likely than girls to show disruptive behavior in class and thus are more likely to be referred for evaluation. Problems with writing refers to children with grossly deficient writing skills. Deficiency may be characterized by errors in spelling, grammar, or punctuation, or by difficulty in composing sentences and paragraphs. Severe writing difficulties generally become apparent by age 7; milder cases may not be recognized until the age of 10 or later. Problems with arithmetical and mathematic reasoning skills.
