Some children have to deal with learning disabilities or problems learning new information. They might struggle to master skills like throwing and catching a ball. They might get confused trying…
Scientists aren't sure what exactly causes learning disabilities. Many suspect that the brains of children with learning disabilities mix up signals and have trouble sending and receiving information. Basically, as…
These kids are not stupid or lazy at all. They "just learn differently" (LD). Gary Fisher and Rhoda Cummings appropriately substitute the term "disability" in their book, which is helpful…
Children who learn differently can come from any ethnic or socioeconomic group. Although only about 5% of children have been officially diagnosed with LD, some doctors and educators believe that…
It is of paramount importance, especially for parents, to recognize that children with LD learn differently and what tools and resources they should make available to help them learn. Once…
Learning toys can be used in a targeted manner to develop specific skills. Children who get bored with boring schoolwork can find new excitement in learning when that learning comes…
Gary Fisher and Rhoda Cummings identify seven key areas where children may learn differently: speaking and listening, reading, writing, math, organizational skills, social skills, and motor skills. Here are some…
Speaking and Listening LD
Children with speech and hearing learning disabilities know what to say; They just have trouble communicating their thoughts. They may also have trouble understanding the meaning of the words others say…
Strategy and logic games such as FoxMind Games' Zoologic or Cliko games can encourage the development of such logical thinking skills. While playing such games, parents can encourage children to…
read LD
Children with reading disabilities can become overwhelmed when faced with too much text at once. They may have trouble reading the alphabet or pronouncing words. They may skip lines while…
Educational toys like Melissa and Doug's Opposite Puzzle Cards or See & Spell puzzle cards break reading down into its essential parts. GeoSpace's Travel Read Spin and Word Spin Deluxe…
write LD
Children with writing learning disabilities(LD) struggle with many of the same problems as children with speaking and hearing LD. You have great ideas in your head but have trouble expressing…
Math LD
Children with Math learning disabilities struggle with the meaning of numbers and numeric symbols. They have trouble memorizing and understanding math facts. At the most basic level, they wrestle with the…
Organizational Skills LD
Children with organizational skills LD have difficulty keeping track of their materials and tasks. Even keeping their rooms or desks tidy can be difficult. Puzzles or other toys with pieces…
Social Skills LD
Children with Social Skills LD have difficulty interacting with other people. They misinterpret facial cues and gestures and make facial expressions and gestures that do not express what they are…
Motor skills LD
Children with Motor Skills LD struggle with both gross motor skills, such as balancing, jumping, or even running, and fine motor skills, such as tying string through holes or holding…
All parents can benefit from investing in educational toys
Educational toys can be a valuable resource for children and without LD. Children can get bored completing worksheets or dry assignments designed to teach contextual knowledge. Children with LD, in…
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