Type of LDs |
Area of Difficulty |
Symptoms include trouble with: |
Example: |
Dyslexia | Processing language | Reading, writing, and spelling | Letters and words may be written or pronounced inaccurately |
Dyscalculia | Math skills and concepts | Computation, remembering math facts, concepts of time, money, grasping math concepts, etc | Difficulty learning to count by 2s, 3s, 4s |
Dysgraphia | Written expression | Handwriting, spelling, expressing ideas on paper | Illegible handwriting, difficulty organizing ideas, getting thoughts on paper |
Dyspraxia | Fine motor skills | Coordination, manual dexterity | Trouble with scissors, buttons, drawing, writing |
Information Processing Disorders |
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Auditory Processing Disorder | Interpreting auditory information | Language Development, reading | Difficulty anticipating how a speaker will end a sentence. |
Visual Processing Disorder | Interpreting visual information | Reading, writing and math | Difficulty distinguishing letters like “h” and “n” |
Other Related Disorders |
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) | Concentration and focus | Over-activity, distractibility and/or impulsivity | Can’t sit still, loses interest quickly, is easily distracted, may daydream |
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