Common types of

LEARNING

DISABILITIES
in Malaysia

WHAT IS THE MEANING OF LEARNING DISABILITIES?

Learning disabilities are disorders that affect the ability to
understand or use spoken or written language, do mathematical
calculations, coordinate movements, or direct attention (basic
learning skills). Although they occur in very young children, they
are usually not recognized until the child reaches school age.

AUTISM DYSLEXIA

WHAT developmental disability WHAT learning difficulty that

caused by differences in impairs a person's ability
the brain. to read and write.

SIGNS avoiding eye contact SIGNS difficulty in reading

delayed speech and including reading aloud
communication skills spelling problems
unusual mood or mispronouncing names
emotional reactions or words
hyperactive or difficulty in memorizing
inattentive behaviour or summarizing a story

DYSCALCULIA DYSGRAPHIA
WHAT a condition that affects WHAT concerns the physical
the ability to acquire act of writing and fine
arithmetical skills. motor skills.

SIGNS difficulty counting SIGNS illegible handwriting

backwards poor spelling
slow in doing calculations inconsistent spacing
a poor sense of numbers trouble putting
& estimation thoughts on paper
high levels of hard to multitask
mathematics anxiety thinking and writing

DYSPRAXIA ADHD
concerns motor skills ; Attention Deficit ;
WHAT WHAT
delayed neurological inattentiveness or
development in muscle Hyperactivity Disorder ;
coordination and hyperactivity.
movement.
poor balance and SIGNS short attention span
SIGNS
hand-eye coordination impulsivity
clumsy movement aggression
difficult to plan what anxiety
to do, and how to do it. mood swings
SOURCES :
1. CDC. “Signs and Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorders.” Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 27 Aug. 2019,
www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/signs.html. 2. Common Learning Disabilities in Children. (2019, January 3). Education Destination
Malaysia. https://educationdestinationmalaysia.com/blogs/5-common-learning-disabilities-in-children
3. Learning Disabilities Information Page | National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke. (2019, March 27). Www.ninds.nih.gov.
https://www.ninds.nih.gov/Disorders/All-Disorders/Learning-Disabilities-Information-Page#:~:text=Definition 4. The Dyslexia,
Association. “What Is Dyscalculia?” The Dyslexia Association, 2021, www.dyslexia.uk.net/specific-learning-difficulties/dyscalculia/. 5.
Timothy, J.Legg. “Dyslexia: Symptoms, Treatment, and Types.” Www.medicalnewstoday.com, 25 Feb. 2020,
www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/186787#adults-vs-children.