Learning Disabilities 101: Dyslexia, Dysgraphia, Dycalculia & More

Learning Disabilities

Dyslexia is a learning disability that impairs reading ability. Dysgraphia impacts handwriting and fine motor skills. Dyscalculia makes math difficult. Learn about the symptoms and treatments for these and other LDs commonly associated with ADHD.

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What Is Dyscalculia?

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Dyscalculia isa broad term for many different types of disorders where someone has problems with math.

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Half of All Kids with ADHD Have a Learning Disability or Related Condition

The stereotypical hallmarks of ADHD — inattention, poor executive functions, behavioral problems, and...

Dyslexia

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ADHD is usually apparent from the first day of school, whereas dyslexia is often not recognized until...

Dyscalculia

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This math learning disability is nearly as common as dyslexia, however it’s studied far less,...

Dyspraxia

What is Dyspraxia? Clumsy Child Syndrome

Dyspraxia is a motor skills disorder with symptoms that can be recognized in children as young as 1...

Dysgraphia

What Is Dysgraphia?

Dysgraphia is a brain-based learning disability that affects writing. As with all learning disorders,...

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Auditory Processing Disorder

What Does Auditory Processing Disorder Look Like?

Individuals with auditory processing disorder have normal hearing capacity, but the mechanisms in the...

Learning Disabilities

What Is Nonverbal Learning Disorder?

Nonverbal learning disorder is a little-known condition that impacts more people than you might...

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What Is a Language Processing Disorder?

Expressive and receptive language disorders impact a person’s ability to understand what others are...

Symptom Tests

[Self-Test] Could My Child Have a Learning Disability?

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Dyscalculia

The ADHD Symptoms That Complicate and Exacerbate a Math Learning Disability

Nearly a third of children with ADHD also have a math learning disability. These conditions and other...

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How ADD (Inattentive Type ADHD) Looks a Lot Like Learning Disabilities

Problems with organization, focus, and time management often point to inattentive-type ADHD (aka...

Symptom Tests for Children

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Wondering whether your child's difficulties stem from ADHD or learning disabilities? Take this fast...

Before you try and "fix" the fear, listen carefully to your child as she explains what's bothering her. Don't jump to conclusions — and don't assume that saying, "Don't worry" will help. For children too young to articulate fears, it may be helpful to have them draw a picture.

Symptom Tests for Children

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