TYPES OF LEARNING DISABILITIES....................................

Types of learning disabilities are often grouped by
school–area skill set or cognitive weakness. If your child is in school, it
will probably be apparent if he or she is struggling with reading, writing, or
math, and narrowing down the type will be easier.

Motor difficulties and learning disabilities

Motor difficulty refers to problems with movement and
coordination whether it is with fine motor skills (cutting, writing) or gross
motor skills (running, jumping). A motor disability is sometimes referred to as
an “output” activity meaning that it relates to the output of information from
the brain. In order to run, jump, write or cut something, the brain must be
able to communicate with the necessary limbs to complete the action.

Signs that your child might have a motor coordination disability include
problems with physical abilities that require hand–eye coordination, like
holding a pencil or buttoning a shirt.

Math difficulties and learning disabilities

Learning disabilities in math vary greatly depending
on the child’s other strengths and weaknesses. A child’s ability to do math
will be affected differently by a language learning disability, or a visual
disorder or a difficulty with sequencing, memory or organization. 

A child with a math–based learning disorder may struggle with memorization and
organization of numbers, operation signs, and number “facts” (like 5+5=10 or
5x5=25). Children with math learning disorders might also have trouble with
counting principles (such as counting by 2s or counting by 5s) or have
difficulty telling time.

Language difficulties and learning disabilities

Language and communication learning disabilities
involve the ability to understand or produce spoken language. Language is also
considered an output activity because it requires organizing thoughts in the
brain and calling upon the right words to verbally explain something or
communicate with someone else.

Signs of a language–based learning disorder involve problems with verbal
language skills, such as the ability to retell a story and the fluency of
speech, as well as the ability to understand the meaning of words, parts of
speech, directions, etc.

Reading difficulties and learning disabilities

There are two types of learning disabilities in
reading. Basic reading problems occur when there is difficulty understanding
the relationship between sounds, letters and words. Reading comprehension
problems occur when there is an inability to grasp the meaning of words,
phrases, and paragraphs.
Signs
of reading difficulty include problems with:

letter and word recognition

understanding words and ideas

reading speed  and fluency

general vocabulary skills

Writing difficulties and learning disabilities

Learning disabilities in writing can involve the
physical act of writing or the mental activity of comprehending and
synthesizing information. Basic writing disorder refers to physical difficulty
forming words and letters. Expressive writing disability indicates a struggle
to organize thoughts on paper.

Symptoms of a written language learning disability
revolve around the act of writing and include. They include
problems with:

neatness and consistency of writing

accurately copying letters and words

spelling consistency

writing organization and coherence