What is a Comprehension Disorder?
Overview
Other Names
Symptoms
Resources
The Learning Disabilities Association defines comprehension disorder as a disorder that, “Affects attaching meaning to sound groups that form words, sentences and stories.” For more information click here.
Language Processing Disorder
Symptoms
- Has difficulty gaining meaning from spoken language
- Demonstrates poor written output
- Exhibits poor reading comprehension
- Shows difficulty expressing thoughts in verbal form
- Has difficulty labeling objects or recognizing labels
- Is often frustrated by having a lot to say and no way to say it
- Feels that words are “right on the tip of my tongue”
- Can describe an object and draw it, but can’t think of the word for it
- May be depressed or having feelings of sadness
- Has difficulty getting jokes
- Source IDA.org
Resource Links
- Learning Disabilities and Disorders–Help Guide
- Types of Learning Disorders–IDA america
- Understanding Your Child’s Trouble with Listening Comprehension–Understood
- Auditory Processing vs Listening Comprehension–Understood
- Reading Comprehension Problems–Verywell Family
- Disorders of Reading and Writing–ASHA
- Reading Comprehension Disorder in Children–drugs.com
- Five Most Common Learning Disabilities–Masters in Special Education Program Guide
- Learning disorders: know the signs and how to help
