Perceptual difficulties (auditory and visual) and the resulting academic difficulties in the learner

Abstract

Cognitive difficulties are considered primary developmental learning challenges, as they are closely related to other difficulties such as attention, memory, and thinking problems. These difficulties are associated with various brain functions and mental processes that students need throughout their educational stages. Any disruption to one or more of these processes inevitably leads to numerous academic challenges and is often the main cause of these difficulties. This is especially true due to the negative effects that hinder the learner's schooling and contribute to poor academic performance.Consequently, there is an increase in failure rates, sometimes leading to school dropout and ultimately resulting in a rise in educational wastage.