If a child isn’t keeping up with the curriculum at school, is struggling with homework or is displaying behavioural problems, they may be facing a learning difficulty. Don’t worry about the label ‘learning difficulty’. It’s vital that parents understand that each child learns in their own unique way and if your child is experiencing difficulties it usually means that she just learns in a way that is not the same as an ‘average student’.Each child possesses the ability to learn easily as long as the teaching is suitable for their aptitudes and abilities. It's of the utmost importance to assess any potential learning difficulties and tailor teaching programs to the specific student so they don’t fall behind.
 
What is a learning difficulty?
A learning difficulty is an umbrella term that teachers, schools and assessors apply to children who don't meet the normal requirements of a classroom learning environment in the same way as others.

There are two categories of learning difficulties:

1.Global learning difficulties
If your child has global learning problems then she will struggle with all aspects of learning and understanding regardless of how she is taught. These children used to called “slow learners”.

2.Specific learning difficulties
Students with specific learning difficulties are usually bright and of at least average intelligence but they have trouble with learning. These students are often overlooked or mislabelled and often need very careful assessment. They will often need to be taught differently and it is vital that the teacher understands how these children learn and how to teach them appropriately.
 

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