Types of learning problems

Sample Head figure of learning disability

The empty location represents the origin of a metaphorical flashlight which sends out a signal to the other locations. If the connection value is below normal (.50 standard deviations) a blue color is filled for that circle. A darker blue is assigned to those values which are greater than 1.5 standard deviation below normative value. If the value is above the normative value, the color orange is employed. A darker orange color represents values greater than 1.5 SD above the norm. The numbers in the circles represent the standard deviation value for the individual. This task involved recalling auditory information. We would want to see all orange in these head figures.

The two head figures on the left address delta and theta relative power. These values should be in the normal range or slightly lower. The two head figures on the right present the beta1 and beta2 relative power variables. Generally, we would want these values to be in the normal range or slightly above. In this example, the subject is showing excessive values of delta and theta, a negative influence on cognition and low levels of beta activity. Low levels of beta activity are negative influences on cognition. We would want the delta and theta to be in the normal range or slightly below and would want the beta activity to be in the normal range or somewhat above.

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Head figure example of cognitive problem

The figure below represents the results for an individual with a problem in solving problems. The empty location represents the Origin of a metaphorical flashlight which sends out a signal to the other locations. If the connection value is below normal (.50 standard deviations) a blue color is filled for that circle. A darker blue is assigned to those values which are Greater than 1.5 standard deviation below normative value. If the value is above the normative value, the color orange is employed. The figures present the values emanating from the left frontal region,

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Problem solving deficit