are actually different than the child we described above. These people are actually living in a completely different world from you and me, one that can be likened to that of a completely different reality, one that is far different from your own. However, throughout history we have seen individuals with learning disabilities be treated in a cruel and even inhumane manner. Because of this, even modern children today believe that it is okay to treat these children in a similar manner. Throughout history, individuals who are mentally handicapped have been removed from society, placed in institutions, and even beaten or tortured regularly. Granted, this behavior does not occur today, but the negative point of view towards these people still remains and children can often be even crueler to these individuals causing mental anguish for their victim. There are ways to overcome learning disabilities. One simple tool that can be utilized immediately is to use “self-talk.” Self-talk can help a person discover who they are and what they want to achieve. As the individual works through a problem they can tell themselves the steps that they are working through so that they can focus on the task at hand. Other skills such as observational skills, investigative skills and learning in general at the person’s pace can help them to begin working on their learning curve. Learning and collecting evidence is an effective method of learning. It is also beneficial to learn about the different types of learning methods. Visual, hands-on, auditory and a combination of these are effective methods of learning and you will want to discover the types of learning methods that are easiest for you or the child to learn.
Learning Disability Diagnosis Inconsistencies Children that are diagnosed with a learning disability are often considered to also be disabled due to their inability to learn certain subject areas or skills. Many children are diagnosed when they first exhibit problems learning in a certain area, such as in reading comprehension. Many people have their own unique way of learning and others do their best to conform to the controlled standards of learning that is presented in many schools. Some individuals refuse to allow others such as teacher, political leaders and other people in influential places affect their 6
