Learning Disabilities
Common Types of Learning Disabilities
Attention disorders, such as Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and learning disabilities often occur at the same time, but the two disorders are not the same.
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Dyslexia – a language-based disability in which a person has trouble
understanding written words. It may also be referred to as reading
disability or reading disorder.
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Dyscalculia – a mathematical disability in which a person has a
difficult time solving arithmetic problems and grasping math
concepts.
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Dysgraphia – a writing disability in which a person finds it hard to
form letters or write within a defined space.
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Auditory and Visual Processing Disorders – sensory disabilities in which
a person has difficulty understanding language despite normal hearing
and vision.
- Nonverbal Learning Disabilities – a neurological disorder which originates in the right hemisphere of the brain, causing problems with visual-spatial, intuitive, organizational, evaluative and holistic processing functions.
In This Section
- Learning Disabilities
- What is a Learning Disability?
- Facts About Learning Disabilities
- Common Types of Learning Disabilities
- Characteristics of Learning Disabilities
- Evaluation Process
- Professionals Who Assist with Evaluation
- Students with Documented Disabilities
- Documentation Process
- Documentation Requirements
- Key Points to Remember
- Disability Related Information/Resource Sites
