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What Are The Symptoms Of Learning Disability?
i wanted to know if i should get tested for a learning diability. ok so every time i have taken math for the past three years i have failed the first time, when i took it a second time i would do a little better and scrape by with a just passing grade. i try really hard i rewrite my notes every night then do my homework then just study the notes for a little while, and it always happens the same way too where at first i think i understand then i fail and i continue to study but also continue this spiral when it gets worse and worse and before i know it i have no idea what im looking at anymore, and please understand its not like i dont do the work or just dont try because i really do
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Hello,
There seem to be two possibilities in your case according to me. Either you may have a learning disability or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Even in ADHD, the symptoms which you mentioned maybe there. I would suggest you see a developmental pediatrician and get yourself evaluated for the ADHD as well as a learning disability.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Meera Kotecha
There seem to be two possibilities in your case according to me. Either you may have a learning disability or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Even in ADHD, the symptoms which you mentioned maybe there. I would suggest you see a developmental pediatrician and get yourself evaluated for the ADHD as well as a learning disability.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Meera Kotecha
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Hello,
Many children have difficulty with reading, writing, or other learning-related tasks at some point, but it does not mean they have learning disabilities. A child with a learning disability often has several related signs, and these persist over time. The signs of learning disabilities vary from person to person. Common signs that a person may have learning disabilities include the following:
-Difficulty with reading and writing.
-Problems with math skills.
-Difficulty remembering.
-Problems paying attention.
-Trouble following directions.
-Poor coordination.
-Difficulty with concepts related to time.
-Problems staying organized.
These signs alone are not enough to determine that a person has a learning disability. A professional assessment is necessary to diagnose a learning disability. Therefore, I suggest you consult a psychologist to conduct a learning disability test on your child.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. K. V. Anand
Many children have difficulty with reading, writing, or other learning-related tasks at some point, but it does not mean they have learning disabilities. A child with a learning disability often has several related signs, and these persist over time. The signs of learning disabilities vary from person to person. Common signs that a person may have learning disabilities include the following:
-Difficulty with reading and writing.
-Problems with math skills.
-Difficulty remembering.
-Problems paying attention.
-Trouble following directions.
-Poor coordination.
-Difficulty with concepts related to time.
-Problems staying organized.
These signs alone are not enough to determine that a person has a learning disability. A professional assessment is necessary to diagnose a learning disability. Therefore, I suggest you consult a psychologist to conduct a learning disability test on your child.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. K. V. Anand
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