learning difficulties and behaviour disorders

There is not a direct correlate between LD and ED; however, as with other disorders and conditions, the two can be co-morbid (exist together).

There are a certain number of students w/ED, or BD as you might refer to it, who also have LD of varying types. Some math, some reading, some writing, some speaking, some listening, some more than one.

There are thousands of studies and I’m not sure for what exact question you are seeking an answer.

Children who grow up with unremediated learning disabilities very often develop emotional disturbances and behavior disorders. It’s caused by the stress of continual failure and frustration, and the misunderstanding and abuse that they too often endure.

Kathy G.

Children who grow up with unremediated learning disabilities very often develop emotional disturbances and behavior disorders.

I don’t feel “emotional disturbance” per se comes from learning difficulties. I’m well aware of co-morbidity. There is a distinct relationship between school failure, particularly the inability to read, and conduct/behavior disorders.

“Feelings” may lead to exogenous depression. “Failure” and inordinate stress may lead to anxiety. “Abuse” leads to all kinds of problems. These are not arising directly out of a learning disability but out of severe abuse - which does sometimes occur in classrooms.

The answer for children with learning problems is consistent, caring teaching. Unfortunately, many of our universities are beginning to think remediation of basic academi is akin to homophobia or Christianity for that matter. A generation of geniuses have retired or will be retiring and few have risen to take their places: Ogden Lindsley, Tom Lovitt, Owen White, and Cecil Mercer to name but a few.

We’ve got to care enough for our children to teach them what they need to know. All kids can learn.

Ken, You are well spoken. I agree with your comment, completely. I work in a private school where the philosophy of the school is that “The teacher is the program” The vast majority of our children from grade 1-12 are special needs with behavior and various learning disabilities as the primary issues. We keep our children all day with the same classroom teachers. (ie: I teach math and science and my partner teaches English and Social Studies) the children never go to any other class without one of us with them… the philosophy is based on the tight relationship one teacher establishes with her students. Most of the children are extremely successful in the school. we have children with very extreme behavior that have failed in many other settings but succeed because of the relationship and support they need are met by only two teachers instead of no relationship with many… as is in most schools. Enjoyed your comments.. marie