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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When It’s More Than ADHD

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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.

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What Does Auditory Processing Disorder Look Like?

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Why Nonverbal Learning Disorder Is So Often Mistaken for ADHD

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

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[Self-Test] Does My Child Have Dyslexia?

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

[Self-Test] Dyscalculia Symptoms in Children

[Quiz] Can You Distinguish Between ADHD and Learning Disabilities?

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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...

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,...

Learning Disability Test: Symptoms of LD in Children Free Download

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Is It LD? Your Free Guide

Not sure if your child's problems in school might be caused by a learning disability? Take this free...

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Learning Disabilities

What Is a Language Processing Disorder?

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

The term learning disability encompasses many different learning differences. The three main types are: reading disabilities, written language disabilities, and math disabilities. Each type of LD can include several different disorders. There is not one “learning disability.” There are other, less common learning disorders that impact memory, social skills, and executive functioning.

Symptom Tests

[Self-Test] Language Processing Disorders in Children

Your child struggles to express himself or to follow conversations. Could these be signs of an...

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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Symptom Tests

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

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

Dysgraphia

What Is Dysgraphia?

Dysgraphia is a brain-based learning disability that affects fine motor skills, particularly writing,...

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Dyslexia

What Is Dyslexia?

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

Dyscalculia

What Is Dyscalculia?

If you or your child struggles with mathematical formulas, shapes, and spatial awareness, it could be...

On-Demand Webinars

Free Webinar Replay: “What Are You Saying?” Auditory Processing Disorder in Children

Lois Kam Heymann, M.A., CCC-SLP, explains how to identify auditory processing disorder i...

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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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ADHD Comorbidities & Related Conditions

My Child's Doctor Got It Wrong

I was sure my son had ADHD — until I found out, much later, that he didn't. Here's why the medical...

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Learning Disabilities

The Best Way to Explain Learning Disabilities to Your Child

Many parents are afraid that "labeling" a child as having a learning disability will make him feel...

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