Lots of Learning Disabilities

Although this blog does focus on one learning disability in specific, dyslexia, there are many other types of learning disabilities that are unknown to some degree to the general public.  Dyslexia tends to be a more well known learning disability but I think you all might find some of the other types of learning disabilities interesting.
Dyscalculia is a type of learning disability in performing mathematical equations, organizing and memorizing numbers, operations/operation signs, and math facts.  Children with dyscalculia often have difficulty telling time, and counting.  Depending on the child's strengths and weaknesses, the types of symptoms displayed will vary.
Dysgraphia is a type of learning disability in writing.  This can manifest in the physical act of writing letters, or comprehending written language and synthesizing information.  Some symptoms of dysgraphia include difficulty with neatness and consistency in writing and spelling, difficulty accurately copying words and letters, as well as difficulty organizing writing and coherence.
Dyspraxia is a learning disability regarding motor skills.  This means a child has difficulty with movement, coordination, and/or fine motor skills.  The motor skill deficiency is caused by the brain communicating incorrectly/inefficiently with certain limbs to create specific actions.
Dysphasia (or aphasia) is a learning disability in language.  This means a child has trouble with producing spoken language and/or understanding it.  Some signs of a language disorder include problems with verbal language skills (like telling a story or speech fluency), and difficulty understanding directions, meaning of words or parts of speech.
Learning disabilities are considered a high incidence disability according to the federal government, which means there are many people with all different types of learning disabilities.  Although dyslexia a common learning disability, there are many other types (even more than the few I've shared with you) so if you're ever feeling discouraged, remember there are lots of people with all types of learning disabilities out there, some you may never even heard of.  For more information visit http://www.helpguide.org/mental/learning_disabilities.htm and http://www.ldanatl.org/aboutld/teachers/understanding/types.asp