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Dyscalculia Affects visual-spatial recognition as

well as language process difficulties.

A way to diagnose is to watch a child’s basic math skills, organizing skills.

Also known as numlexia

Key points to teaching a child with dyscalculia

Have graphing paper to organize.

Try to explain different ways to solve a multiplication problems.

Dyslexia A child has trouble with phonetic precognitive

recognition. May see reversal of letters or words. Reading far below grade level working slowly on

reading and writing assignments. Are a few ways to diagnose.

Key points to teaching a child with dyslexia.

Use the multi-sensory approach.*

Write the most important things in another color.

Keep Information up on the bored.

* Also is great to use in your class.

Dysphasia (aphasia)

Is a communication impairment caused by damage to the brain.*

To diagnose dysphasia ;X-rays, CT/MRI scans of the brain are needed.

*does not effect intelligence.

Key points for teaching a child with Dysphasia (aphasia)

Repeat important things throughout the class day.

Like dyslexia try teaching using the multi- sensory approach, Use flash cards, and word choice board.

Dysgraphia Affects the ability to recognize letters.

To write letters and words on paper.

As well as to understand the relationships between spoken words.

Cramps while writing and odd wrist, arm, body, or paper orientations are ways to diagnose this disorder.

Key points for teaching a child with Dysgraphia.

Use educational therapy.

Repeat things to make sure the child/Class remembers it and learns.

Dyspraxia

Affects the motor skills and causes trouble with learning in a regular classroom.

Test a child’s gross motor skills and also fine motor skills to diagnose.*

*Also ask when they hit major mile stones.

Key points to teaching a child with dyspraxia.

Praise any accomplishment made by the student(s)

Use the “small burst” style which is to teach for a small period and then taking a break.

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