Most Prevalent Disabilities
- Dyslexia
- Dyscalculia
- Dysgraphia
Dyslexia: A learning disorder where a student has difficulty reading caused by problems recognizing speech sounds and learning how are they relate letters and words. Dyslexia is a very common learning disability in children and it is also referred to as a specific reading disability. Dyslexia can happen to any child with normal vision and intelligence. It is a lifelong condition that is caused by inherited traits that affect how the brain works. There is no cure for dyslexia but most students succeed with the help of a tutor or specialized education program. (Mayo Clinic Staff, 1998-2015) Dyscalculia: "Dyscalculia affects a person's ability to understand numbers and learn math facts. Students with this type of Learning Disability may also have poor comprehension of math symbols, may struggle with memorizing and organizing numbers, have difficulty telling time, or have trouble with counting" (Ldaamerica.org, 2015) Dysgraphia is a specific learning disability that affects writing abilities in a variety of ways. Dysgraphia can be seen as experiencing a difficulty with spelling, poor handwriting, or difficulty putting thoughts and words onto paper. Dysgraphia is a processing disorder that occurs in varying degrees of severity, and in a variety of outlets involved in the writing process. Many children with dysgraphia have no trouble forming thoughts or making conversation with others, but the act of letter formation and expressing thoughts on paper becomes the challenge. (LD Online, 2015) |
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