In general, learning difficulties are defined as a group of disorders that lead to a decrease in the academic achievement of children, and that affects the way a person learns new things, the way he communicates with others, and how he deals with things. Learning difficulties include all areas of life. We do not depend only on learning in school, as it may affect On how to learn basic skills such as reading and writing or higher skills such as organization, time management, thinking and remembering.
The causes of learning difficulties
The reasons behind learning difficulties vary, but the most important of these reasons are:
Genetic defects.
A parent may suffer from learning difficulties and it may be passed on to his children
Environmental effects.
The study proved that environmental pollution may lead to learning difficulties in children
Defects in brain development.
During embryogenesis, defects affecting nerve cells may occur
Child abuse.
This may lead to psychological conditions in children and permanent fear that makes them have learning difficulties
Types of learning difficulties:
The types are:
Developmental learning difficulties: which are mental abilities such as difficulties in attention, perception, thinking, focus and problem solving
Academic learning difficulties: which appear in academic performance such as reading, writing and mathematics
What is the difference between learning difficulties and academic delay:
As we explained earlier, learning difficulties are disorders that lead to a decrease in children's academic achievement
However, academic delay is the low level of academic achievement among children compared to their classmates
Reasons for academic delay:
The causes of academic delay are attributed to several factors
Mental factors such as: Low IQ, Inability to concentrate, Slow decision-making, Difficulty remembering and linking things
Social factors, represented in: Weak capabilities of the family, whether financially or culturally, Not providing a suitable environment for studying, Lack of encouragement
Psychological factors: anxiety, stress, fear, lack of confidence, feeling hopeless
Personal factors, represented in: Inability to remember Absence Lack of interest in homework Postponement of studies
School factors, which are represented in: The school's treatment of children, the lack of books, the inadequacy of teachers, the difficulty of understanding, the teacher's lack of interest in the student
