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The Learning Disability Association of Canada (LDAC) defines learning disabilities as followed: "Learning disabilities refer to a number of disorders which may affect the acquisition, organization, retention, understanding or use of verbal or nonverbal information.
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
These functions could include oral language, reading,...
- Mobility Or Agility Related Disabilities
What do you need to know about the disability? Mobility or...
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Bell relay service enables people with a hearing and/or...
- Principles for Assessment Accommodations
A disability may hinder a person from fully demonstrating...
- Standards for Professional Documentation
The timeframe which is accepted as "up-to-date" will depend...
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Step 5 – Inform the person with a disability of proposed...
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
A learning disability is an area of weakness or inefficiency in brain function that significantly hinders our ability to learn. It is a pattern of neurological dysfunction in the brain that causes a person to have difficulty correctly receiving information (perception), correctly processing information (cognition/thinking), or satisfactorily responding to information (written and verbal ...
Criteria for a Diagnosis of Learning Disability A Learning Disability is diagnosed when specific criteria are met, to the exclusion of other factors that may impair functioning. See supporting documents for additional information about these criteria. All of the following criteria must be met to make a diagnosis of Learning Disability:
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Educational psychologists in Canada may diagnose a Learning Disability with the LDAC definition and/or a Specific Learning Disorders, using the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM-5). Whichever diagnostic assessment the psychologist uses, it should be explained clearly in the report and during your meeting.
Learning disabilities make it hard for your child to learn in certain areas. Your child may have trouble with listening, speaking, reading, writing, spelling, or doing math. One example of a learning disability is dyslexia. A child with dyslexia has a hard time reading, writing, and spelling. Learning disabilities aren't the same as learning ...
A learning disability may be diagnosed at any age. If a thorough and comprehensive assessment is completed after age seven, and a diagnosis rendered, repeated assessment to re-establish the presence of a learning disability should not be required. Reassessment is recommended, however, at times when the individual is making
The Learning Disabilities Association of Canada (LDAC) proudly announces the launch of the Canadian Faces of Learning Disabilities (CFOLD) survey. The survey focuses on mental health impact, with questions also related to the workplace and education. Canadians who self-identify as LD and who are 18 or older are invited to learn more and ...
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