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Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit

Visual Perceptual/Visual Motor Deficit

Dyslexia or Reading Disability (RD)( adapted from the Learning Disabilities Association of America; http://ldaamerica.org/). See http://interdys.org Signs and Symptoms May have reversals: b for d, p for q or inversions: u for n, w for m Has...
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Dyslexia or Reading Disability

Dyslexia or Reading Disability

Dyslexia or Reading Disability (RD)( adapted from the Learning Disabilities Association of America; http://ldaamerica.org/). See http://interdys.org Signs and Symptoms Reads slowly and painfully Experiences decoding errors, especially with the...
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Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities

Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities

Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities (adapted from the Learning Disabilities Association of America; http://ldaamerica.org/). Note that some consider this disorder to be part of the autism spectrum and not a unique condition itself. See...
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Dyscalculia

Dyscalculia

Dyscalculia (adapted from the Learning Disabilities Association of America; http://ldaamerica.org/). Note that this disorder is often associated with nonverbal LD. See http://www.dyscalculia.org/ and...
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Dysgraphia

Dysgraphia

Dysgraphia (adapted from the Learning Disabilities Association of America; http://ldaamerica.org/). Note that this disorder is often associated with dyslexia, nonverbal LD and visual-perceptual-motor disorder. See...
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Diagnosing Learning Disorders

Diagnosing Learning Disorders

First, we recommend that you visit our “Where Do I Begin?” page to give you a sense of the common process of getting your questions answered and your child assessed. Here are a few other suggestions/guidelines: There is no single test that can...
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Auditory Processing Disorder

Auditory Processing Disorder

Auditory Processing Disorder (adapted from the Learning Disabilities Association of America; http://ldaamerica.org/). Note that not all professional groups recognize this as a disorder separate from other forms of LD such as dyslexia or other...
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder/ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder/ADHD

My child has problems with paying attention

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Gifted / Twice-Exceptional

Gifted / Twice-Exceptional

Your child has at least two “exceptionalities” that might benefit from special services

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Genetics

Genetics

Genes play an important role in  how children develop, whether they develop normally or not. Genetics & Genetic Disorders Genes also contribute to the risk or likelihood that a child will have a developmental delay or disorder (See other...
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ASD – Autism Spectrum Disorder

ASD – Autism Spectrum Disorder

I am concerned with my child’s frequent social communication and social interactions…

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What’s Normal? What’s Not?

What’s Normal? What’s Not?

How do I know if my child is on track?

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More Topics

Below are links to other topics of interest each containing information on the topic and relevant resources. Always contact your medical provider in regard to official recommendations.


  • ADHD – Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity
  • ASD – Autism Spectrum Disorders
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Genetics
  • Gifted / Twice-Exceptional
  • Mental Disorders
  • What’s Normal? What’s Not?
  • What Is An Intellectual Disability?
  • Where to Begin?
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