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 Dysgraphia?

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Everything You Never Knew About Learning Disabilities

Does Your Child Have ADHD or Auditory Processing Disorder

Could Your Child Have Auditory Processing Disorder?

What Is Dyscalculia?

What Is Nonverbal Learning Disorder?

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[Self-Test] Dyscalculia in Adults

If math is a nightmare for your child, he may have a learning disability. Learn the signs of dyscalculia, and what to do if your child has it.

Could It Be A Learning Disability?

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What Does Auditory Processing Disorder Look Like?

Dyslexia can manifest in different ways.

[Self-Test] Dyslexia in Adults

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

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

[Self-Test] Dyscalculia Symptoms in Children

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Ask the Experts

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

The ADHD-Dyslexia Connection

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

Dyscalculia

Developmental Dyscalculia: A New Understanding of Early Warning Signs

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...

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Types of ADHD

How ADHD (Inattentive Type) Looks A Lot Like Learning Disabilities

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

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Diagnosing LD

10 Damaging Myths About Learning Disabilities

Learning disabilities are not linked to low intelligence or to autism. They aren't caused by parental...

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Dyslexia

What Is Dyslexia?

Dyslexia is one of the most common — and well-known — learning disabilities. Learn the signs and...

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Symptom Tests

[Self-Test] Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NLD) in Children

Could your child’s social mishaps and physical clumsiness suggest a nonverbal learning disorder...

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Symptom Tests

[Self-Test] Does My Child Have Dyslexia?

Does your child have difficulty reading or spelling? Could she be dyslexic? Take this free self-test...