Specific Learning Disability

It is a condition that affects a person’s ability to learn in a specific area, despite having average or above-average intelligence. Individuals with SLD often have difficulty in areas such as reading, writing, math, or listening and speaking. This disability is not related to other factors like vision or hearing impairments, lack of educational opportunity, or intellectual disabilities.

Some common types of Specific Learning Disabilities include:

Dyslexia: Affects reading and related language-based processing skills.
Dyscalculia: Impacts mathematical skills, such as understanding numbers, learning arithmetic, or solving math problems.
Dysgraphia: Affects writing abilities, including handwriting, spelling, and organizing written expression.
Auditory Processing Disorder: Affects the ability to process and understand sounds or spoken language.
Visual Processing Disorder: Impairs the ability to make sense of what is seen, even though vision itself is normal.

SLD is typically identified through educational assessments, where the individual’s performance is compared to age or grade-level expectations. Early diagnosis and intervention are key to supporting individuals with learning disabilities and helping them develop strategies to succeed in school and other aspects of life.

Specific Learning Disability

Specific Learning Disability

Some common types of Specific Learning Disabilities include:

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