Learning Disability Types - What are the Types of Learning Disabilities?
The term learning disability is used by educators to describe a wide range of learning problems affecting students' abilities in:
- Basic reading and reading comprehension are the two broad categories of reading disabilities. Dyslexia is another term by which reading disabilities are known.
- Language comprehension and speaking and expressive language are the two main types of language disorders.
- Basic writing and expressive writing are the two types of writing disorders. Some diagnostic systems refer to writing disorders as dysgraphia.
- Basic math and applied math are the two main types of math disorders. Some diagnostic systems refer to math disorders as dyscalculia.
Do you suspect your child has a learning disability?
- Learn the common signs, symptoms, and characteristics of learning disabilities and what to look for.
- Learn the signs of possible learning disabilities in younger children. [/link]
