Academic Tutoring for NYC Students with Learning Disabilities

When it comes to helping NYC with learning disabilities overcome educational roadblocks, it’s not always easy to know what to do and where to find help. Many students throughout Manhattan unknowingly struggle with a learning disability and wonder why they struggle so much to complete an exam or homework assignment. In-person and online tutoring can prove valuable to students with learning differences when working online or in-person with a qualified LD specialist. The learning specialists at CATES Tutoring hold advanced qualifications to inspire and motivate students with a broad spectrum of learning disabilities such as Surface Dyslexia, Rapid Automatic Naming Dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, and Double Deficit Dyslexia. Our well-trained professionals strive to create a supportive, success-oriented learning experience for each student.

What is a Learning Disability?

Learning Disabilities, or learning differences, refers to an umbrella term for an assortment of different educational learning problems. A learning disability is not a problem with intelligence or motivation. Neurological in origin, learning disabilities impede a person’s ability to store, process, and recall information. Depending on the severity of a learning disability, middle and high school students may have impaired skills in the following areas:

• Gross Motor: Large muscle movements such as standing or walking
• Fine Motor: Small muscle movements such as grasping objects, moving fingers and toes
• Communication: Ability to understand language or speak
• Cognitive Skills: Ability to think and solve problems
• Social/Emotional: Ability to interact appropriately with others and show appropriate emotional responses

Some students with learning differences typically may exhibit signs of poor memory and difficulty paying attention. When left undiagnosed and untreated, students may face greater obstacles in adulthood.

What are the Signs of a Learning Disability?

Learning disabilities come in many different forms for children and teenagers. Learning disabilities are usually not diagnosed until students have been in school for about two years, but there are often early signs of disabilities that parents may notice. Moreover, some symptoms are dependent on the specific learning disability. From trouble with reading comprehension to difficulty with following directions, common LD signs to look out for include:

• Trouble following directions or classroom discussions
• Poor handwriting
• Difficulty expressing thoughts aloud or listening
• Behavioral issues
• Organizational problems
• Consistently misspelled words
• Inconsistent school performance
• Inability to adjust well to change

While learning disabilities can be diagnosed at any age, most students receive a diagnosis by age 8. It is important to keep an eye on your child’s academics from a young age because as they get older, they often tend to be embarrassed and hide their LD from parents and teachers.

How CATES Can Help SoHo-Based Students Online with Learning Disabilities

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The key to helping students succeed academically with learning disabilities is early intervention. As students grow older, their academic focus shifts to using skills to learn content such as in history or science. Reading assignments become longer and more complex, and written assignments require the ability to conceptualize and organize thoughts. But virtual one-on-one tutoring sessions with CATES allows students throughout NYC to better manage their learning disability and develop the academic necessary classroom skills. At CATES, we designed our LD tutoring program to target the specific needs of NYC students with various learning disabilities through effective learning strategies and compensatory skills for children who need extra support.

Whether students benefit from in-person sessions or online tutoring, CATES can meet your student’s needs regardless of his or her learning differences. Dial (212) 252-2195 today to schedule a meeting with the LD specialists at CATES Tutoring.