Vol. 7, Issue 7, Part D (2021)

Abstract
Learning disabilities encompass variety of learning problems. It is not a problem with intelligence. According to the National Centre for Learning Disabilities (NCLD), Learning Disability is a neurological disorder that affects the brain's ability to receive process, store and respond to information. Specific Learning Disability (SLD) is a hidden disability. Children with learning problems are unique and they differ from one another in their learning styles. They may have difficulties in listening, reading, spelling, calculation, writing or communication. These are very important and basic skills for academic achievement. Children with SLD have unique educational needs for coping up with their peer groups. In India, approximately 13 to 14 per cent of all school students suffer from one or other learning problems. Higher cognitive skills such as concept formation, problem solving and decision making are substantial for all children for academic development. Students with SLD need extra efforts to develop these skills. The National Curriculum Framework recommends an inclusive curriculum that ensures full participation of all children including first generation learners, learning disabled, slow learners and children from SC and ST (NCERT, 2005) ^[14]. Unfortunately, most of the schools fail to provide the appropriate educational opportunities to SLD due to lack of awareness about learning problem, over-crowded classroom, un-trained teachers, lack of teaching learning materials, as a result, these children are marked as failures. This present paper focuses on the educational needs of SLD like specific teaching strategies, materials, individual educational plan and assessment procedures that help in reducing the learning problems in the areas of reading, writing and mathematics.