A specific learning disability is a disorder that interferes with a student’s ability to listen, think, speak, write, spell, or do mathematical calculations. Students with a specific learning disability may struggle with reading, writing, or math.“Specific learning disability” is an umbrella term that can describe many different types of learning issues.

A specific learning disability in reading, also known as dyslexia

A specific learning disability in writing, also known as dysgraphia

A specific learning disability in mathematics, also known as dyscalculia