Although a good deal is known about reading-related learning disabilities (dyslexia), much less is known about math-related learning disabilities (dyscalculia).
The child who repeatedly disrupts your class and who seldom completes assignments may not be deliberately troublesome, but could be showing signs of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Similarly, a student who constantly stares out of the window might not be intentionally ignoring you, but instead could be demonstrating behavior caused by ADD.
With the strong public interest in books in MP3 format, portable reading devices and the availability of simple to use scanners, more and more books are becoming available in a variety of formats.
Your daughter’s challenges echo those of many struggling writers, and while there are no quick and easy fixes, there are technology resources that can help.
