What does the learning disabled person feel?
Anxiety It is the most frequent emotional symptom reported by individuals with learning disabilities. Individual with LDs become fearful because of their constant frustration and confusion in school. These feelings are worsened by the inconsistencies of learning disabilities. Because they may anticipate failure, entering new situations provokes extreme levels of anxiety. Frustration and anger Many of the problems caused by learning disabilities occur out of frustration with school or social situations. The obvious target of the individual with LD’s anger would be schools and teachers. It is also common for the individual with LD to vent his anger on his parents. Mothers are particularly likely to feel the individual with LD’s fury. Ironically, it is the child’s trust of the mother that allows him to vent his anger. However, this becomes very frustrating and confusing to the parent who is desperately trying to help her child. Self Esteem Self-esteem can be described as how we view ourse
