Impact of learning difficulties
From disruptive to disastrous, learning difficulties certainly impact the lives of sufferers, their families, and friends. They compromise everyday qualities of life in so many ways, especially when children are involved. Learning difficulties often affect people of normal and above-average intelligence, who simply struggle to do those things most of us take for granted.
Of course, we all learn to cope with learning strategies and general avoidance. The trouble is, the young tears and tantrums are hard to ignore, especially when the underlying problem is not of their doing.
Taking its toll
As simple tasks become major issues, the effects can take their tolls. Confidence is greatly diminished, and feelings of failure and embarrassment become the norm. Individuals can feel alone and sidelined, which can cause frustration and anger. This, in turn, can lead to many more serious behavioral problems.
Life isn’t easy
Inevitably, a child’s suffering is a parent’s pain, too, when high hopes reach the depths of despair, as playground peer pressure and the inability to keep up turns a once carefree toddler into a moody, withdrawn child.
In adults, learning difficulties often tell a story of unfulfilled promise, and sufferers can become troubled and withdrawn. Individuals may constantly move jobs and can suffer great stress because they’re always fearful that their shortcomings will be exposed.
Dore opens doors
The proven success of the Dore Program in recent years gives hope to all with learning difficulties, both young and old. It’s not easy, but, with a little application, the results can be life-changing.