Developmental Coordination Disorder
What is Dyspraxia?
Dyspraxia, also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), affects physical coordination and movement. It impacts the brain's ability to plan and coordinate movement, making everyday tasks that require motor skills more challenging. Dyspraxia can affect both gross motor skills (large movements) and fine motor skills (precise movements).
Mathematical Learning Differences
What is Dyscalculia?
Dyscalculia is a specific learning difference that affects a person's ability to understand numbers and learn math facts. It impacts number sense, mathematical reasoning, and the ability to perform mathematical calculations. People with dyscalculia may struggle with basic number concepts, counting, and mathematical operations.
Writing & Fine Motor Difficulties
What is Dysgraphia?
Dysgraphia is a specific learning difference that affects writing abilities and fine motor skills. It can impact handwriting, spelling, and the ability to put thoughts into written words. People with dysgraphia may have difficulty with the physical act of writing, organizing thoughts on paper, or both.
Reading & Language Processing Differences
What is Dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a specific learning difference that primarily affects reading, spelling, and language processing. It's characterized by difficulties with phonological processing - the ability to identify and manipulate the sounds in language. Despite these challenges, people with dyslexia often have average or above-average intelligence and many unique strengths.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
What is ADHD?
ADHD is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects attention, hyperactivity, and impulse control. It's characterized by differences in brain development and activity that affect attention, the ability to sit still, and self-control. ADHD presents differently in each person and can include predominantly inattentive, hyperactive-impulsive, or combined presentations.
Social Communication & Behavioral Differences
What is Autism?
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in social communication, interaction, and behavior. People with autism often have unique ways of processing sensory information and may have intense interests in specific topics. The term "spectrum" reflects the wide range of experiences and abilities within the autism community.
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