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  1. 8 Types of Specific Learning Disabilities and Their Key Characteristics

    Nov 15, 2025 · The Learning Disabilities Association of America identifies seven specific types: dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, auditory processing disorder, language processing disorder, nonverbal …

  2. Learning Disabilities & Disorders: What To Know - Cleveland Clinic

    Jan 16, 2024 · Learning disabilities (disorders) affect how your brain processes information. They include dyslexia, dysgraphia, nonverbal learning disorders and others.

  3. Learning Disabilities: 9 Types, Symptoms & Tests

    Mar 8, 2024 · Below, you will find a description of the most common learning disabilities, many of which fall under the umbrella term of specific learning disability.

  4. What are Specific Learning Disabilities (SLDs)? - Ability Central

    Aug 21, 2025 · Ability Central answers the top questions about specific learning disabilities (SLDs), including what they are, what diagnoses are included within the category, and what a parent should …

  5. Psychiatry.org - What Are Specific Learning Disorders?

    Specific learning disorder often occurs along with other neurodevelopmental disorders (such as ADHD) and with anxiety. 1 Specific skills that may be affected include word reading accuracy, spelling, …

  6. IDEA disability categories - Understood

    Mar 12, 2026 · Specific learning disability (SLD) This category covers a wide range of learning challenges. These include differences that make it hard to read, write, listen, speak, reason, or do …

  7. Learning Disabilities: Types, Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

    Oct 27, 2025 · Learning disabilities can hamper a person’s ability to learn new things. This article explores the types, causes, symptoms, and treatment of learning disabilities.

  8. Types of Learning DisabilitiesLearning Disabilities Association of ...

    “Learning Disabilities” is an “umbrella” term describing a number of other, more specific learning disabilities, such as dyslexia and dysgraphia. Find the signs and symptoms of each, plus strategies …

  9. Specific Learning Disabilities - National Center for Learning Disabilities

    Learn about Specific Learning Disabilities (SLDs) such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, their impacts on academic skills, and the rights and protections available under IDEA, ADA, and Section …

  10. What Are Examples of SLD? - Special Education Journey

    Nov 28, 2025 · Dyslexia (reading difficulties), dyscalculia (math difficulties), and dysgraphia (writing difficulties) are all examples of specific learning disabilities (difficulty with writing).