4 Types of Learning Disability

Dyscalculia

Dyscalculia refers specifically to inability to perform operations in maths or arithmetic

Around 60% of Dyslexics have Dyscalculia

They will can't do well at calculations, counting.

They memory no good

They will struggles to understand chonology

They will have the difficulties with telling the time

Down Syndorome

Hearing problems.

Over-or under-active thyroid

Respiratory tract problems.

Floppiness or poor muscle tone. Muscle tone usually improves by late childhood.

Loose or bendy joints.

Problems with intestinal & digestive tract.

Dyslexia

Will affect their read, write and spell. Very less will affect their ability to speak

1 in 20 children will have Dyslexia

They will Slow in learning new words.

They will later than expected

They will have Difficulty rhyming

They will have problem following multi-step instructions

Dysdraphia

A difficulty writing, regardless of how well an individual can read, think or verbally express their thoughts/opinions.

Writes slowly & laboriously & have poor presentation.

Inconsistent letter formation - use a mixture of upper & lower case letters.

Difficulty with pencil grip

Difficulty with copying & taking notes.

Uses an eraser excessively

Difficulty with directions

Strange wrist, body or paper position.

Talking to self while writing or carefully watching the hand that is writing.