Learning Disabilities
Our Learning Disability Tutoring Services
Overcome Your Learning Disability
Mind Over Learning encases the full parameters of Learning Disabilities; we are thoroughly knowledgeable about the neurodevelopmental differences that result in Learning Disabilities, such as:
- Intellectual/cognitive disabilities
- Auditory processing
- Visual processing
- Language processing
- Weak attention control
- Processing speed
- Low mental energy
Tutoring for Learning Disabilities in Kelowna
We develop stronger neural pathways by applying the principles of neuroscience, embedding them in the way we teach students with:
- Dyslexia/Dysgraphia
- Dyscalculia
- ADHD
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- NVLD
- FAS
- Learning Anxiety
- Prader-Willis Syndrome
- Noonan Syndrome
- Neuro-Developmental Disorders
- Diabetes (aspects affecting learning)
You can trust that we are able to fully understand your child and all the interconnected complexities that are obstacles to his or her learning.
The Mind Over Learning Difference
At Mind Over Learning, our trained and experienced team of professionals focus on developing skills that revolve around learning, but that also extend far beyond the classroom. We equip your child with academic skills but also with the tools to continue to develop and learn by themselves.
Our learning disability tutoring service revolves around overcoming academic hurdles, making everyday challenges less daunting, and to provide your child with the tools they need to achieve success through out their life.
Contact us today to learn more about our learning disability tutoring programs and how our custom tailored programs could benefit the development of your child.
The Additional Benefits of Our Tutoring Programs
It’s not uncommon to only focus on how a learning disabilities tutor can directly help your child with their school work. While it is the primary focus of working with a tutor, it’s not the only way that you and your child can benefit.
One of the biggest benefits of working with a learning disability tutor is equipping parents with a more thorough understanding of the difficulties that their child faces. Many parents don’t know how to help their children learn in a way that is completely different than what they were taught. Parents will get equipped with strategies and tactics to provide their child with support in a way that makes sense to them.
Learning disability specific tutoring will be done by an experienced professional that can help take the pressure off of parents to provide their children with academic support. Learn more about the benefits of our learning disabilities tutoring programs and how they can help you and your child.
Frequently Asked Questions
A learning disability is defined as a genetic and/or neurobiological condition that impacts one’s ability to process and understand information, learn new skills, and can reduce one’s ability to be self-dependent.
There is a large variety of learning disabilities but they are encompassed by 3 main categories: reading disabilities (dyslexia), math disabilities (dyscalculia), and written language disabilities (dysgraphia).
There is no universal cause of learning disabilities, but research does suggest that hereditary factors can play a role in their prevalence. Complications during pregnancy/birth, psychological trauma, abnormal toxin exposure, and physical trauma can also impact the development of learning disabilities.
The degree to which a learning disability can impact one’s ability to process information and learn new skills can vary significantly from one person to the next. The most common learning disabilities include:
- Dyslexia – difficulties with reading and comprehending text
- Dyscalculia – reduced ability to perform mathematic calculations
- Dysgraphia – involves troubles with the physical act of writing
- Auditory Processing Disorder – challenges in processing spoken language
- Nonverbal Learning Disabilities – difficulties with decoding nonverbal cues
Individuals with a learning disability can benefit significantly from having people around them who can support them. It’s important to have a proper diagnosis to help make sense of your difficulties and to provide a plan for overcoming your challenges. Tutoring with professionals who are qualified and certified to teach individuals with learning disabilities is one of the most effective methods of equipping those individuals with the skills and coping strategies to thrive despite their circumstances. Contact us today for a consultation about our learning disability tutoring services!
Specialists that might have the necessary qualifications to provide you with a definitive diagnosis regarding your potential learning disability include: a developmental psychologist, a clinical psychologist, a speech pathologist, or an occupational therapist. It’s important to make sure that you’re seeing a certified professional and it’s recommended to see several specialists as well just to get a more thorough diagnosis with additional information.