What are considered to be learning disabilities?

Learning disabilities are a wide range of disorders that affect a person's ability to learn and use academic skills, such as reading, writing, and mathematics. Learning disabilities are not the same as intellectual disability, which is a general, intellectual impairment.

Some common learning disabilities include:

* Dyslexia: Difficulty with reading and understanding written text

* Dysgraphia: Difficulty with handwriting and spelling

* Dyscalculia: Difficulty with mathematics

* Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD): Difficulty with paying attention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity

* Auditory processing disorder: Difficulty understanding spoken language

* Language processing disorder: Difficulty with understanding and using spoken and written language

* Nonverbal learning disorder: Difficulty with visual-spatial processing, social skills, and motor coordination

Learning disabilities can vary in severity, and they can affect people of all ages. They are often caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors.

Treatment for learning disabilities may include:

* Special education services

* Speech therapy

* Occupational therapy

* Physical therapy

* Counseling

* Medication

With early diagnosis and treatment, people with learning disabilities can learn to manage their symptoms and succeed in school and life.