Understanding Learning Disabilities

Dyslexia primarily affects a child's ability to:

• Speak clearly

• Read and spell

• Write numbers

• Balance on one foot

A sensory impairment is exemplified by:

• Dyscalculia

• Autism

• Blindness

• ADHD

Autism is classified under:

• Learning disability

• Sensory impairment

• Intellectual/cognitive impairment

• Physical impairment

Cerebral palsy is a type of:

• Visual impairment

• Speech disorder

• Physical impairment

• Cognitive difficulty

Stammering falls under which category?

• Learning Disability

• Autism Spectrum

• Speech and Language Disorder

• Physical Impairment

Dyscalculia affects a child's ability to:

• Write essays

• Understand math concepts

• Read poetry

• Listen attentively

A child hard of hearing may use:

• Braille

• FM systems

• Magnifiers

• Mobility aids

Dysgraphia affects a child's ability to:

• Calculate

• Write legibly

• Read comprehension

• Speak fluently

Intellectual disability is reflected by:

• High IQ

• Limitations in learning and daily skills

• Excellent memory

• Athletic ability

AAC stands for:

• Academic Assessment Chart

• Augmentative and Alternative Communication

• Academic Assistance Centre

• Assistive Audio Communication