Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Types of learning disabilities

Common Types of Learning Disabilities


Dyslexia

Difficulty processing language

Problems reading, writing, spelling, speaking

Dyscalculia

Difficulty with math

Problems doing math problems, understanding time, using money


Dysgraphia

Difficulty with writing

Problems with handwriting, spelling, organizing ideas


Dyspraxia (Sensory Integration Disorder)


Difficulty with fine motor skills

Problems with hand–eye coordination, balance, manual dexterity


Auditory Processing Disorder

Difficulty hearing differences between sounds

Problems with reading, comprehension, language


Visual Processing Disorder

Difficulty interpreting visual information

Problems with reading, math, maps, charts, symbols, pictures



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