Assisting Students with Learning Disabilities
Assisting Students with Learning Disabilities Learning disabilities impact approximately 1 in 5 students, and they present special challenges to the manner in which people learn, retain, and express what they have learned. Tutoring strategies may make a significant difference in grades and self-confidence. The following is a basic method of tutoring students with learning disabilities: Learning Various Learning Disabilities Learning disabilities come in a wide variety of forms, such as: Dyslexia: Reading, spelling, and language processing difficulty Dyscalculia: Trouble with math concepts and quantities Dysgraphia: Handwriting and written work difficulty Executive Function Disorders: Trouble planning, organization, and following through Processing Disorders: Trouble processing sensory information Key Tutoring Strategies Establish a Structured Environment-Establish routine habits and clear expectations. Start each lesson by reviewing previous work and establishing clear objectives. Fini...