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There are many types of learning disabilities, but the most common are:
 | Dyslexia
This is the most commonly known learning disability, people who have
dyslexia have
difficulty with language processing and reading, writing, and
spelling usually these people will see words backwards or misspelled even
though they are not.
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| Dysgraphia
involves difficulty with writing. Problems might be seen in the actual
motor patterns used in writing. Also characteristic are difficulties with
spelling and the formulation of written composition |
| Dyscalculia
This disability is the opposite of dyslexia. People with dyscalculia have
difficulty with math skills and math computation. Memory of
math facts, concepts of time, money, and musical concepts can also be
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| Attention
Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder
(ADD/ADHD) may co-occur with learning disabilities. Features can include: marked over-activity, distractibility, and/or
impulsivity which in turn can interfere with learning and following instructions.
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