1: dyslexia is an LD in reading is a struggle with auditory processing. This means that the individual may struggle with the speed and accuracy of verbal information. For example, a person may read in a way that is inaccurate, slow, and effortful.
2: dysgraphia, writing LD is a difficulty with visual processing. A person with this form of LD may struggle to organize and plan their writing, making it difficult to read once written.
3: Difficulties with spelling appear in a person’s use of phonetics. A person with spelling LD may struggle to implement the rules of phonetics when sounding out words, or may struggle to remember exception words when spelling.
4: Dyscalculia is the formal name for an LD in math. Math LD struggles are demonstrated in a person’s use of fluid and flexible problem solving. These individuals may struggle with measurement, counting, patterns, or the rules of mathematics.