Question

According to WHO, 'disability' is an umbrella term that covers impairments, limitations in activity and restrictions in participation. If a child faces difficulty in reading, writing and solving arithmetic problems, which of the following type of disability/impairment is he/she suffering from?

• A. Cerebral Palsy
• B. Learning disability
• C. Hearing impairment
• D. Autism

Hint:

Remember the "3 R's" often associated with school difficulties: Reading, 'Riting (Writing), and 'Rithmetic (Arithmetic). These are the core areas affected by specific learning disabilities (dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question describes a specific set of challenges—difficulty with reading, writing, and arithmetic—and asks to identify the corresponding type of disability.
Step 2: Detailed Explanation:


(1) Cerebral Palsy: This is a group of disorders that affect a person's ability to move and maintain balance and posture. It is a motor disability.
(2) Learning disability: This is a neurological condition that affects the brain's ability to process information. The classic signs of a learning disability are persistent difficulties in core academic areas: reading (dyslexia), writing (dysgraphia), and math (dyscalculia). The description in the question perfectly matches this definition.
(3) Hearing impairment: This is a disability related to the sense of hearing.
(4) Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): This is a developmental disability characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication. While it can affect learning, the specific triad of reading, writing, and math difficulties is the hallmark of a learning disability.
Step 3: Final Answer:
Difficulty in reading, writing, and solving arithmetic problems are the defining characteristics of a learning disability.