PowerPoint: Learning Difficulties / Specific Learning Disabilities (SLDs)

 

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Slide 1 – Title Slide

Title: Learning Difficulties (SLDs)
Subtitle: Understanding Reading, Writing, and Math Challenges
Visual: Simple brain icon or cartoon student thinking

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Slide 2 – What Are Learning Difficulties?

• Brain-based differences that affect learning certain skills

• Do not mean a person is less intelligent
  Visual: Brain icon + small arrows pointing to “Reading, Writing, Math”

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Slide 3 – Are They Related to Intelligence?

• Learning difficulties do not mean low intelligence

• People can be very smart, just learn differently
  Visual: Cartoon brain with a graduation cap

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Slide 4 – Areas Affected

• Reading

• Writing

• Spelling

• Math

• Following directions

• Organizing thoughts
  Visual: Icons for each area (book, pencil, numbers, checklist)

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Slide 5 – Common Types of Learning Difficulties

Dyslexia: Trouble with reading, spelling, reading aloud
Dysgraphia: Trouble with writing clearly, grammar, neatness
Dyscalculia: Trouble with math, calculations, word problems
Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NVLD): Trouble with visual tasks and social cues
Visual: Four cartoon boxes with an icon for each type

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Slide 6 – Signs of Learning Difficulties

• Difficulty reading, writing, or doing math

• Trouble understanding instructions

• Difficulty expressing thoughts

• Easily distracted, poor focus

• Problems with organization
  Visual: Cartoon student looking confused or overwhelmed

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Slide 7 – How to Support

• Use special teaching strategies

• Provide tools like calculators, audio books, or graphic organizers

• Give clear instructions and extra time
  Visual: Teacher helping a student or icons of supportive tools

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Slide 8 – Summary / Takeaway

• Learning difficulties are brain-based, not a sign of low intelligence

• Support and strategies help students succeed
  Visual: Happy student with books and tools