Learning disabilities???

Question

What are some of the names of possible learning disabilities that I may have. I was diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety.

LIke it takes me sooooooooooo much longer than anyone else and even if I learn something for instance like in math. then when i go to do my homework i have to try and reteach it to me because everything seems foregin to me and like i have never learned it before. I also have trouble tellling time. And when trying to read, my eyes wonder so much and skip lines or read the same line again. Reading comprehension is also a big problem. Its like im reading with my eyes but not my mind if that makes sense. i am physically reading but nothing is happening in my brain to make sense of what im reading. My mind drifts so much and think about other things when im trying to read. I really do try really hard. nail biting. What are some possible learning disabilities or other disorders?

Can anyone tell me all the names of learning disabilities that they know? please list

Answer 1

Dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and dyslexia are just a few of diagnoses rendered from the DSM IV. Dysgraphia has to do with writing, dyscalculia pertains to math and dyslexia is in regards to reading. School systems do not abide by the DSM IV criterion. Private Psychologists are the types of professionals that use the DSM IV. School systems test for learning disabilities the same way but use a different categorization system. For example, a student diagnosed privately by a Psychologist may render the label dyscalculia because of a measured problem in math but the school system may say the student meets certification requirements as learning disabled in math, according to that states rules and regulations.

What you are describing as problems with reading comprehension makes a lot of sense. Many people struggle with problems in reading comprehension and it is very frustrating. It is possible that an uderlying processing problem exists such as difficulties with memory or processing speed. A School Psychologist is a good professional to help you sort this out.

A suggestion for difficulties with reading:  consider books on tape, consider contacting the learning disabilities association, consider using other peoples notes and attend lectures to supplement your reading and reduce your frustrations. By the way, just because you have ADD, anxiety and possibly learning disabilites does not mean you are not bright. Plenty of people with your reported diagnosis have very high I.Q.'s. Learning to adapt is key

Answer 2

You are describing the same problems my daughter has. She has ADHD and is taking medicine which has helped her tremendously. You can also take fish oil with omega 3. My daughter has an auditory processing disorder which many people with ADHD have. My daughter also has a problem with short term memory. Look at the report you got when you were diagnosed with ADHD. They should have done tests such as the woodcock johnson. See if there are any areas in which you were low. If you did not get such testing done and your are in junior high or high school you can have your parents request that you be tested for a learning disability by the school.

Answer 3

Your ADHD is probably interfering with your learning. You might also have a LD in reading, but only a qualified professional could diagnose that.

An excellent website is www.ncld.org.

Answer 4

Here are a few articles that will help you.  They will explain the LD's to you, as well as give you ideas that will help you out.

Answer 5

There are so many kind of learning disabilities out there, I couldn't even tell you where to begin.

But I can make a suggest with the whole reading thing. I used to have the same problem (and I still do if I'm reading something I'm not interested in). I would have to take a bookmark or a piece of paper and put it under the line I was reading and when I came to the next line I would scoot the paper down.

It helped so I was rereading a line a million times, but sometimes it would take me longer to read it and to fully understand it.

The disabilities that I have are: ADD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia.

I know it's a struggle but if you have been tested your parents should have a file that they keep of everything that could go into everything in more detail.

Answer 6

I was in the same boat as you.... I made it through college and have a Master's Degree so don't give up on your dreams.  It sounds like you have dyslexia and adhd is a maybe.... go to sylvan or kaplan.  google them and find a place near you.  Tell them what you said in your question and see if they can help.  If that isn't possible, I recommend you learn how to teach yourself.....I had to do things in crazy ways that raised eyebrows when I studied, but it worked for me.  Thats all that matters.  Reading comp is a tough one....take notes as you read.  Try this technique:  Multipass is what it is called.  

step 1- skim through the chapter and look at the headings only and pictures, and the captions that go with the pics.  Maps, charts, graphs, etc. Don't really do detailed reading.  Get an overview of what the chap.  is about.(spend 2 min. on this)

2.- Go thru the same chap. again and this time write down all of the boldface heading titles including the chapter.  Ask yourself, what is this chapter about? What are the main points? If the chapter has a summary at the end of it, read only that.  Highlight bold words and words in italics.  (spend 5 min)

3- Go thru the same chap AGAIN, this time reading the first and last sentences of every paragraph.  You may want to highlight them.(13 min. )

4-Lastly, read the chapter this time.  By going over it three times before without reading it, you have more of an idea of what you are reading and you are more likely to remember.  Take notes, highlight, write in the margins notes to yourself like "will be on test"  "very important" "interesting" "re-read this before test" "memorize this" etc. (15min or more) Good luck and don't give up!

---Oh, and one last thing....I have to take lots of breaks when I study and get up and walk around and tune out or my mind drifts...even now that I am a teacher.  So take breaks every 15 minutes and set a timer so you don't get side tracked and lose track of time.  5 min. breaks worked for me.  Go for it!

Answer 7

Well there's dyslexia and discalculus. I'm both.

Numbers are worse for me and the calculator is my best friend. So is spell check for that matter.

There's, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), which is another form of what you have.  The problem is, the teachers can't keep up with you. Many people who are ADD and ADHD are extremely intelligent. Because you've already figured it out, your mind wanders. Children with ADD and ADHD can be disruptive in a classroom, but not because their naughty, it's because their bored. Teachers have to work very hard to keep you interested.

I know what you mean about the reading.  I skim read.  I've lost easy marks in exams because I didn't read the question properly. I have to force myself to read it at least three times to make sure I understand what their asking of me.  

Try to use methods that work for you, I'm a visual learner. So I've wrote my notes in the form of a tree, with each branch representing a section and branches coming off that to represent sub sections.  Its easy reference and I can visual where abouts in the tree I've seen that section.  Its just one way of coping.

Answer 8

If it is a list you want I can of course do that for you I am so sorry about everything you are going through.

Learning Disabilities

1. Autism

2. ADHD

3. ADD

4. Bipolar Disorder

5. OCD

Answer 9

A list of learning disabilities isn't going to help you much. Many of them are medical diagnoses, and those don't necessarily tell the school the best way to teach you.

I don't know what grade you're in, but you write very well, by the way. Whatever your lerning disability is, it doesn't seem to be severe. It could be that ADHD is the major problem that you have with learning.