Do you feel that you have definite learning strengths and weaknesses?

Do you feel that the weaknesses are causing you to do poorly in one or more of your classes?

Is there a class you are avoiding because of your weaknesses?

Confusion of similar words, difficulty using phonics, problems reading multi-syllable words

Slow reading rate and/or difficulty adjusting speed to the nature of the reading task

Difficulty with comprehension and retention of material that is read, but not with material presented orally

Difficulty with sentence structure, difficulty with grammar, omitted words

Frequent spelling errors, inconsistent spelling, letter reversals

Difficulty copying from the board or overhead

Poorly formed letters, difficulty with spacing, capitals, and punctuation

Difficulty attending to spoken language, inconsistent concentration

Difficulty expressing ideas orally which the student seems to understand

Problems describing events or stories in the proper sequence

Difficulty memorizing basic math facts

Confusion or reversal of numbers or operational symbols

Difficulty copying problems, aligning columns

Difficulty reading or comprehending basic word problems

Problems with reasoning and abstract concepts

Difficulty with organization and time management

Difficulty following directions

Poor organization of notes and other written materials

Need more time to complete assignments

The student with a Learning Disability generally has average to above average intellectual potential.

A Learning Disability is something that people are born with -- they do nothing to cause it.

People do not grow out of a Learning Disability.  Appropriate instruction is needed for success with reading, writing, spelling, math, and the other academic subjects.

If a person has a Learning Disability, there is nothing wrong with his brain.  He simply learns subjects by a different method.

Learning Disabilities are not contagious.  It is now generally believed that Learning Disabilities are genetically-based and tend to occur in families.

Learning Disabilities affect each person differently.

Many famous people, like Thomas Edison and Albert Einstein, are believed to have had Learning Disabilities.

A student with a Learning Disability can succeed in college.  She may need some support and accommodations, but she can be successful with higher education.

Most important:  Students with Learning Disabilities are not stupid.  They experience failure because the wrong learning strategies were used.  Once the proper methods are used, they can be successful with academics.