specific+learning+disabilities

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 * Most learning disabilities fall into two categories: Verbal and Nonverbal. **


 * Verbal learning disabilities: ** people with verbal LD struggle with spoken and written words. Some people with verbal LD maybe able to read and write fine, but they have trouble with other aspects of Language. The most common verbal learning disability is dyslexia.


 * Nonverbal learning disabilities: ** People with nonverbal LD have trouble processing what they see. They may have trouble with visual details in text and on black/white boards. Poor motor coordination, visual-spatial organization and/or a lack of social skills may characterize non-verbal learning disorders.


 * There are a number of learning disabilities. Below are specific types of LD… **

An individual with dysgraphia has a difficult time with the physical task of forming letters and words using a pen and paper and has difficulty producing legible handwriting.
 * __ Dysgraphia __**

__**Dyscalculia**__ A person with Dyscalculia has difficulty understanding and using math concepts and symbols.

__**Dyslexia**__ An individual with dyslexia may mix up letters within words and sentences while reading. He may have difficulty spelling words correctly while writing. Letter reversals are common. Some individuals with dyslexia have a difficult time with navigating and route finding tasks as they are easily confused by directions and spatial information such as left and right.

A person with dyspraxia may mix up words and sentences while talking. There is often a discrepancy between language comprehension and language production.
 * __ Dyspraxia __**

A person with an auditory processing disorder intermittently experiences an inability to process verbal information.
 * __Auditory Processing Disorder__**