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dyslexia a 2 z - list of specific learning difficulties (splds)

This site is dedicated to raising awareness of Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs). It is operated by Maria Chivers who is an international author on Dyslexia. We specialise in providing information on: Dyslexia; Dyscalculia; Dysgraphia; Dyspraxia; ADHD; and other Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs).

 

Below you will find an extensive list of learning difficulties found on this site.

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dyslexia

Dyslexia affects approximately 10% of the population. Problems can show themselves in reading, writing, number work, short-term memory, hand control and visual processing. Timekeeping, sense of direction and interpersonal skills can also be affected.

 

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dyscalculia

Dyscalculia is a specific learning difficulty in mathematics. Like dyslexia, dyscalculia can be caused by a visual perceptual deficit. Dyscalculia refers specifically to the inability to perform operations in mathematics or arithmetic. It could be described as an extreme difficulty with numbers.

 

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dysgraphia

Dysgraphia is the inability to write properly, despite a student, being given adequate time and attention. The cause of this disorder is still unknown but is thought it could be due to a language disorder and/or damage to the motor system.

 

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dyspraxia

Dyspraxia is also called: Developmental Dyspraxia or Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD). It is not certain what causes dyspraxia

but it is thought to be due to an immaturity in neurone development in the brain. Dyspraxia affects approximately 10% of the population, some severely. The overwhelming majority are male.

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attention deficit disorder (add) - attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (adhd)

Attention Deficit Disorder (with or without Hyperactivity) has been known for a long time. A child who can’t concentrate; moves around constantly; has poor school performance (in contrast with his intelligence)

and has disruptive behaviour may be suffering with ADD / ADHD.

 

 

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nonverbal learning disabilities (nld)

Nonverbal Learning Disabilities (NLD) refer to difficulties with regard to problem-solving which does not directly involve the use of spoken language.

 

 

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oppositional defiance disorder (odd)

Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD).

 

 

 

 

 

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speech & language therapy (salt)

If a child has speech problems it is essential that they are assessed as soon as possible.

 

 

 

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gifted / giftedness (underachievers)

There are various degrees of gifted / Giftedness in the same way as there are varying degrees of learning difficulties.

Some children are gifted in a particular area i.e., mathematics, art or music, but I am discussing children who are gifted overall.

 

 

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left handers

Left-handers make up approximately 10% of the population and they are more likely to suffer from dyslexia.