Consult this chart for common learning disability diagnoses, symptoms, and examples.
| Disability | Area of Difficulty | Symptoms include trouble with: | Example |
| Learning Disabilities | |||
| Dyslexia | Processing language | Reading, writing, and spelling | Letters and words may be written or pronounced backwards |
| Dyscalculia | Math skills | Computation, remembering math facts, concepts of time, and money | Difficulty counting by 2s, 3s, and 4s |
| Dysgraphia | Written expression | Handwriting, spelling, composition | Illegible handwriting, difficulty organizing ideas |
| Dyspraxia | Fine motor skills | Coordination and manual dexterity | Trouble with scissors, buttons, and drawing |
| Information Processing Disorders | |||
| Auditory Processing Disorder | Interpreting auditory information | Language development and reading | Difficulty anticipating how a speaker will end a sentence |
| Visual Processing Disorder | Interpreting visual information | Reading, writing, and math | Difficulty distinguishing letters like “h” and “n” |
Source: LD at a Glance: A Quick Look, National Center for Learning Disabilities
Also see: Learning Disabilities: Know Your Child’s Rights
A Parents’ Guide to Special Needs
