Category: Types of LD

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Kathy Specketer

What in the World is Dyscalculia?

Have you heard of the math learning disability, dyscalculia? Dr. Honora Wall, Executive Director of the Dyscalculia Training & Research Institute, explains the causes, symptoms,

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Types of LD
Ericka

Dyslexia

Affects reading and related language-based processing skills. Dyslexia is characterized by deficits in accurate and fluent word recognition. Individuals with dyslexia struggle with word recognition,

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Types of LD
Ericka

Dyscalculia

Affects a person’s ability to understand numbers and learn math facts. Individuals with this type of learning disability demonstrate impaired math calculation skills and difficulty

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Types of LD
Ericka

Dysgraphia

Affects a person’s handwriting ability and fine motor skills. Dysgraphia is a learning disability which involves impaired ability to produce legible and automatic letter writing

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Types of LD
Ericka

Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities

Has trouble interpreting nonverbal cues like facial expressions or body language and may have poor coordination. Currently non-verbal learning disabilities are not listed in IDEA

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