Learning Disorder Basics
- What Are the Different Kinds of Learning Disorders?
- Quick Guide to Specific Learning Disorder
- Do Kids Grow Out of Learning Disorders?
- What Is Neurodiversity?
- Early Signs of Learning Challenges
- Tips for Recognizing Learning Disorders in the Classroom
- Social Challenges of Kids With Learning Problems
- How to Support Young Kids Who Are Struggling in School
Helping Kids Understand and Talk About LDs
Evaluation and Support
The first step to getting the right diagnosis is a thorough evaluation.
- Inside an Evaluation for Learning Disorders
- Help for Kids Struggling With Learning
- What Is Assistive Technology?
- How to Get Assistive Technology for Your Child in School
- Building Your Education Team
- How to Make the Most of Your IEP meeting
- Understanding Special Education Laws
- Learning Disability Diagnosis and English Language Learners
Learning Specialists
Professionals who help diagnose or support kids with learning challenges.
Dyslexia
Kids with dyslexia have trouble reading, writing and spelling.
Dyscalculia
Children with dyscalculia struggle with math.
Dysgraphia
Children with dysgraphia struggle with writing.
Non-Verbal Learning Disorder
Kids with non-verbal learning disorder have difficulty picking up patterns and concepts.
Dyspraxia or Developmental Coordination Disorder
Children with dyspraxia appear clumsy and uncoordinated compared to other kids their age.
Auditory Processing Disorder
Kids with auditory processing disorder have trouble taking in information that they hear.
Speech Sound Disorder
Kids with speech sound disorder have no problem understanding language, but they have trouble making the sounds they need to speak.
Language Disorder
Kids with language disorder struggle to both learn and speak language.
Intellectual Development Disorder
Children with intellectual development disorder have trouble with skills like reasoning and learning.
