Facts About Learning Disabilities

The National Center for Learning Disabilities has created the following checklist and fact sheets in cooperation with its distinguished Professional Advisory Board.  Based on reliable information and research, these easy to use tools offer quick introductions to various learning disabilities and may related topics.

The Basics

LD at a Glance
An introduction to learning disabilities in general and how they affect people at different ages.
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LD at a Glance: A Quick Look 
A brief introduction that breaks down the various learning disabilities in an easy-to-read chart.
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Checklist of LD Signs and Symptoms
The Learning Disabilities Checklist is designed as a helpful guide and not as a tool to pinpoint specific learning disabilities. The more characteristics you check, the more likely that the individual described is at risk for (or shows signs of) learning disabilities.
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Specific LD Fact Sheets

Dyscalculia
An introduction to learning disabilities in math.
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Dyscalculia: A Quick Look
A basic overview of learning disabilities in math, including a break down of warning signs by age group.
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Dysgraphia
An introduction to learning disabilities in writing.
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Dysgraphia: A Quick Look
A basic overview of learning disabilities in writing, including a break down of warning signs by age group.
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Dyslexia
An introduction to learning disabilities in reading.
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Dyslexia: A Quick Look
A basic overview of learning disabilities in reading, including a break down of warning signs by age group.
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Dyspraxia
An introduction to learning disabilities in motor skills.
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Dyspraxia: A Quick Look
A basic overview of learning disabilities in motor skills, including a break down of warning signs by age group.
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