Learning Disabilities Association of South Dakota
"Learning Disabilities" is an "umbrella" term describing a number of other, more specific learning disabilities
Dyslexia
A language and reading disability
Dyscalculia
Problems with arithmetic and math concepts
Dysgraphia
A writing disorder resulting in illegibility
Dyspraxia (Sensory
Integration Disorder)
Problems with motor coordination
Central Auditory
Processing Disorder
Difficulty processing and remembering
language-related tasks
Non-Verbal Learning
Disorders
Trouble with nonverbal cues, e.g., body language;
poor coordination, clumsy
Visual Perceptual/
Visual Motor Deficit
Reverses letters; cannot copy accurately; eyes hurt
and itch; loses place; struggles with cutting
Language Disorders
(Aphasia/Dysphasia)
Trouble understanding spoken language;
poor reading comprehension