2. Sandy Foley Digital Design
Theme
Effects of Learning Disorders on
the Cognitive Processes and
Social Interactions of Youth.
3. Sandy Foley Digital Design
Research
NVLD (Nonverbal Learning
Disabilities) affects children’s
interactive skills
- Causes them to miss social
cues, body language, and facial
expressions
https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/child-
learning-disabilities/social-skills-issues/understanding-childs-
trouble-with-social-skills
https://images.wisegeek.com/child-in-white-frustrated-while-
looking-at-paper-on-desk.jpg
4. Sandy Foley Digital Design
Research
1 in 5 children in the US have
learning or attention disabilities
- More likely to repeat grades, be
bullied, and leave high school
without a diploma https://www.ncld.org/archives/blog/the-state-of-ld-understanding-
the-1-in-5
http://balancemartialarts.com/blog/warning-signs-child-may-target-
bullies/
5. Sandy Foley Digital Design
Research
Learning Disabilities affect
people throughout their entire
lives
- 81% of adults don’t tell
employers they suffer from an
LD https://www.understood.org/en/learning-attention-issues/getting-
started/what-you-need-to-know/learning-disabilities-facts-trends-
and-stats
https://nces.ed.gov/programs/coe/indicator_cgg.asp