Specific Learning Disabilities Fact Sheet by

Specific Learning Disabilities/ Learning Needs

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SLD refers to disorders that affect an individuals ability when it comes to academic skills often seen in a classroom setting such as math, reading, and writing. These disabilities include disorders such as ADHD, dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia.

Characteristics of SLD

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Specific Learning disorders can affect many areas of concentration in the educational realm. As discussed previously this could be in language arts or mathematics. This can also manifest into one's ability to concentrate in class, to process information, and memory. These factors have a direct impact on a students academic performance and can create challenges when trying to keep up with other peers.

Identification Process and Assessments

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Most students are originally identified with the possibility of having a learning disability by parents or teachers. This is noticed when a student or child is struggling within their academics. Students are then referred to a professional who can then asset the child's struggles and determine the areas where they may be struggling. Professionals can then conclude if the student would fall in the category of SLD. They do this by preforming a series of assessments based off intelligence, observation, medical, and psychological factors. These students can remain in standard classroom settings but often times their are resources in place for these disabilities such as special education classrooms, resource rooms, and specialized programs to assist students with SLD.

Adaptations and Accommodations

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Adaptations- Simplified curriculum for a better understanding by focusing on one specific topic to prevent students from getting overwhelmed. Teaching modifications can also be applied that way the objective of the lesson is catered to those with learning disabilities; This can be done in small groups or at a slower pace for students to grasp the knowledge. In recent years technology has also been applied, for example talk to text reading for those who struggle with reading.

Accommodations- These accommodations are put in place to help students learn without changing the required material. How information is presented can often look different for those with SLD. This can include images, larger print, and verbal response opposed to written. Testing accommodations are also put in place such as extended time on a assignment, breaks, reduced answer options, and assistance from a teacher while taking a test.

Behavior and Social Strategies

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These strategies are extremely important for the well-being of a child with learning disabilities. It is important for the adults in the students life to have open communication and work together to encourage the child.

Behavioral Strategies- Having set expectations and rules in place for the student to refer back to. When they display positive behavior they should receive positive reinforcement in return.Teaching self-regulation is also an extremely important aspect. Give the student time and space to cool down. It is also impact for care takers to display positive behavior as well.

Social Strategies- Teaching social skills is just as important as teaching behavioral skills. This is done by encouraging peer support and corruptive learning. Encouraging students to get out their comfort zone while still regulating them has shown significant improvement within social strategies.

Resources for Teachers

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There are many resources available for teachers seeking help in assisting students with learning disabilities.

https://ldaamerica.org/educators/

The LDA provides great resources for teacher specific to each learning disabilities.

https://ncld.org

The National Center for Learning Disabilities provides resources for parents, teachers, young adults, and for advocates. They discuss their mission, they offer programs and scholarships, and also provided engagement through events and groups.

https://ldanc.org

This website is provided by Learning Disabilities Association of North Carolina. The website provides information on current events happening in North Carolina and its impact on learning disabilities.

Citations

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Support. educate. advocate. Learning Disabilities Association of North Carolina. (2025, March 21). https://ldanc.org/

Support and resources for educators. Learning Disabilities Association of America. (n.d.). https://ldaamerica.org/educators/

National Center for Learning Disabilities. (2025, February 26). https://ncld.org/

Parentctrhub. (2025, February 19). Learning disabilities (LD). Center for Parent Information and Resources. https://www.parentcenterhub.org/ld/

North Carolina Resources. Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center (ECAC). (2020, March 24). https://www.ecac-parentcenter.org/north-carolina-resources/

Parent resources / parent rights. / Parent Rights. (n.d.). https://www.pitt.k12.nc.us/Page/5361

Resources for Parents

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https://www.parentcenterhub.org/ld/

This is a great resource for parents all around the world by providing information in English and Spanish. This gives very detailed information on each category on learning disabilities. The website offers education and valuable information to what a learning disability is, to school, to resources for parents.

https://www.ecac-parentcenter.org/north-carolina-resources/

This website is specific to North Carolina on the state level which is known as the Exceptional Children's Assistance Center. They provide a series of websites for each learning disability as well as for many other special education disorders.

https://www.pitt.k12.nc.us/Page/5361

This website is put out by Pitt County to ensure that parents of children with disabilities of our county are well educated on their rights and responsibilities. They also give a list of resources for the families as well.