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Characteristics of Learning Disabilities

Significant discrepancy between

potential and acadenuc achievement.

Distractibility or inability to pay attention

for as long as peers do.

Hyperactive behavior, exhibited through

excesive movement.

Inattentiveness during lectures

or class discussions.

IMPULSIVENESS

Poor motor coordination and spatial

relations

Inability to solve problems.

Poor motivation and little active

involvement in learning tasks.

Overreliance on teacher

and peers for class

assignments.

Evidence of poor

language and/or

cognitive develop-

ment.

Immature social skills

Disorganized approach to

learning

Substantial delay in academic

achievement

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