Types of Learning Disabilities
Understanding Types of Learning Disabilities and
Their Characteristics
By Ann Logsdon, About.com Guide
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Learning disability is a broad term educators use to describe many different types of learning problems that
severely affect various skills and abilities. In public schools in the United States, the IDEA includes
guidelines on specific types of learning disabilities.
• 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.
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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.
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