Written by: Ms. Thenu, CT Freelance Counsellor
Mother and a baby camel were lying around, and suddenly the baby camel asked, “Mother, may I ask you some questions? Mother said, “Sure! Why son, is there something bothering you? Baby said, “Why do camels have humps?” Mother said “Well son, we are desert animals, we need the humps to store water and we are known to survive without water".
Baby said, “Okay, then why are our legs long and our feet rounded?” Mother said, “Son, obviously they are meant for walking in the desert. You know with these legs I can move around the desert better than any-one does!”
Baby said, “Okay, then why are our eyelashes long? Sometimes it bothers my sight”. Mother with pride said, “My son, those long thick eyelashes are your protective cover. They help to protect your eyes from the desert sand and wind”.Baby after thinking said, “I see. So the hump is to store water when we are in the desert, the legs are for walking through the desert and these eye lashes protect my eyes from the desert then what in god’s name are we doing here in the Zoo!?
”This story clearly addresses the state of a child with Learning Disability. If parents and teachers are able to identify the Skills, knowledge, abilities and experiences of a child with LD and put them at the right place, their true potential is discovered.
Myths & Facts about Learning Disabilities
Myth: People with LDs cannot learn. Fact:People with LDs are smart and can learn. LDs mean learning in different ways.
Myth: People with LDs are just lazy. Fact: People with LDs often have to work harder, but the results may not show their efforts. Some people with LDs may become discouraged because they have struggled so hard, and they may appear unmotivated or lazy.
Myth: Accommodations give an unfair advantage. Fact: Fair is not always equal. Accommodations allow people with LDs to work to their level of their ability and not their disability.
Myth: All LDs are outgrown by adulthood. Fact: LDs tend to be noticed most often in school, but can affect all areas of life. Often by adulthood, people have found ways to use their strengths to compensate for their LDs. Many adults seek work environments that are a good fit.
Myth: LDs are all the same. Fact: LDs are complicated and vary from person to person. LDs come in many forms and affect everyone differently. The impact of LDs may change in different set-tings depend-ing on the demands of the situation. Guide Children with LD to a Bright Future. Every child is different and so are his needs. Some children have difficulty in reading, writing, spelling, solving math problems etc. These difficulties are a result of different Learning Disabilities. As a teacher, one would want that all children get premium education and find success in life. And a teacher plays a very important role in this. This is what one needs to do to help children with Learning Disabilities.
Divide and Rule
Break the tasks into smaller steps. Let them complete one step and then give them instructions for the next step either verbally or in writing.
Give More Time
As these children find it difficult to read, they need more time. Give these students
some extra time to finish their school work or while conducting test.
Teach to Share’: Since these children find it difficult to read and write, one could try to allow these students to borrow books and notes from their classmates. Perhaps one can give them textbooks-on-tape. Teachers could also allow them to use a tape recorder to record whatever is being taught or dictated.
Use Technology
Parents and teachers can allow these students to make use of a computer so that
they don’t do spelling mistakes or they can simply use it to record what is being
taught
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