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    Learning disabilities are neurological disorders that affect how the brain processes, stores, and responds to information. They are often discovered in childhood when students struggle with academic subjects but can also be identified in adults experiencing problems with employment, education, or independent living. Common learning disabilities involve reading, writing, spelling, reasoning, recalling or organizing information. Adults suspecting a learning disability should be assessed by a certified professional who will evaluate, diagnose, and recommend specific programs to address the individual's needs. Learning disabilities can negatively impact self-esteem and independence, so advanced practice nurses play an important role in supporting patients' well-being and autonomy.

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    Learning disabilities are neurological disorders that affect how the brain processes, stores, and responds to information. They are often discovered in childhood when students struggle with academic subjects but can also be identified in adults experiencing problems with employment, education, or independent living. Common learning disabilities involve reading, writing, spelling, reasoning, recalling or organizing information. Adults suspecting a learning disability should be assessed by a certified professional who will evaluate, diagnose, and recommend specific programs to address the individual's needs. Learning disabilities can negatively impact self-esteem and independence, so advanced practice nurses play an important role in supporting patients' well-being and autonomy.

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    Learning disabilities are neurological disorders that affect how the brain processes, stores, and responds to information. They are often discovered in childhood when students struggle with academic subjects but can also be identified in adults experiencing problems with employment, education, or independent living. Common learning disabilities involve reading, writing, spelling, reasoning, recalling or organizing information. Adults suspecting a learning disability should be assessed by a certified professional who will evaluate, diagnose, and recommend specific programs to address the individual's needs. Learning disabilities can negatively impact self-esteem and independence, so advanced practice nurses play an important role in supporting patients' well-being and autonomy.

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    Learning Disabilities 1

    Learning Disabilities in Adults

    Asha Trotman

    NRMS 515: Family Theory and Application

    April 8, 2010
    Learning Disabilities 2

    Learning disability is a neurological disorder that affects the brain’s ability to

    process, store and respond to information (“LD at Glance”, 2009). When learning

    disabilities are not detected in early childhood, it can progress up to adulthood. Learning

    disabilities are usually discovered in children at school when first tackling academic

    subjects. The types of learning disabilities include reading, writing, spelling, reasoning,

    recalling and/or organizing information. Some causes of learning disabilities are genetics,

    incidence during pregnancy and birth, and other factors such as head injuries, exposure to

    toxins, and nutritional deprivation.

    Learning disabilities in adults is usually identified when having problems with

    employment, education, and life situations. Individuals usually find it difficult to learn

    new tasks and retain information. Many individuals with undiagnosed learning

    disabilities often become frustrated and engage in things such as dropping out of school

    and quitting their jobs, to prevent shameful feelings and rejections. Identifying the

    problem is essential in individuals with learning disability because it has a major affect

    on their everyday lives. It affects families’ economical status, and ability to function in

    society.

    According to statistics, learning disabilities affect 4.6 million people in the United

    States. Forty- four percent of females and fifty-seven percent of men dropped out of high

    school. Forty- three percent of individuals with learning disabilities are living at or

    below poverty level and forty- eight percent is out of the workforce.

    Adults that suspect a learning disability should be assessed by a certified

    professional to confirm diagnosis. The certified professional conducts the assessment

    through neurological, psychological, educational, and vocational instruments. An


    Learning Disabilities 3

    assessment involves evaluation, diagnosis, and recommendation. Individuals with

    learning disabilities are usually referred to programs that are specific for the learning

    disability that is identified. For example, if the individual’s disability is

    dyslexia(difficulty reading), then individuals should be referred to reading programs.

    Adults with learning disabilities often have feelings of fear, shame, depression,

    and worthlessness. These individuals fear rejection, judgment or criticism. They

    sometimes may hide their disabilities because they are afraid of negative labels from

    others. By hiding disabilities these adults may have very low self esteem and lack

    motivation to seek for help. Many times individuals may feel as if it is too late to start

    seeking for help.

    As an advance practice nurse, it is essential to make necessary referrals to

    professionals when learning disabilities is suspected. The APN’s role is also to support

    the well- being of the individual by improving or maintaining their physical and mental

    health. The APN aids individuals to overcome feelings that refrains their willingness to

    learn and seek for help. The APN needs patience when working with these individuals

    because it is a slow process. These individuals require constant encouragement and

    motivation throughout the learning process. The APN should also include the individual’s

    families to help motivate and assist as needed. These individuals also lack self-autonomy.

    The APN can assist individuals to become more independent by teaching them skills such

    as job seeking to help gain independence. Learning disabilities is indeed a struggle, but

    with thorough intervention and hard work it can lead to success.


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    References

    Learning disabilities Association of America (2005)Adults with Learning

    Disabilities. Pittsburgh, PA.

    Learning Disabilities nursing Retrieved April, 6 2010 from

    http://www.nhscareers.nhs.uk

    National Center for Learning Disabilities (2009) Learning Disability at a Glance.

    Retrieved April 4,2010 from http://www.ncld.org

    Swiereinsky, D.(2001). Learning Disability. Retrieved March 24,2010 from

    http://www.brainsource.com/learndis.htm

    Top 5 Emotional Difficulties of People with Learning Disabilities Retrieved

    March 24, 2010 from http://www.ldpride.net/emotions.htm

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