What is Autism?

ASD, Learning Challenge Types

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by a range of challenges related to social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech, and nonverbal communication. It is a developmental disability that affects how people...

What is Down Syndrome?

Down Syndrome, Learning Challenge Types

Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. This additional genetic material affects development and results in the physical and intellectual characteristics associated with the condition. It’s one of the most...

What is Dyscalculia?

Dyscalculia, Learning Challenge Types

Dyscalculia is a learning disorder that affects a person’s ability to understand and work with numbers. It is sometimes referred to as “number dyslexia” because, like dyslexia for reading, dyscalculia makes it difficult to process mathematical...

What is Dysgraphia?

Dysgraphia, Learning Challenge Types

Dysgraphia is a neurological condition that primarily affects writing abilities. It is characterized by difficulties in the physical act of writing and organizing and expressing thoughts in written form. People with dysgraphia may have trouble with handwriting,...

What is Dyslexia?

Dyslexia, Learning Challenge Types

Dyslexia is a neurological condition that primarily affects reading, spelling, and writing ability. It is a specific learning disability with a neurological basis that often runs in families. These individuals may experience difficulty with phonological processing,...