Here’s a glossary of terms related to Learning Disability:

1. Learning Disability: A neurological condition that affects the brain’s ability to receive, process, store, and respond to information.
2. Dyslexia: A specific learning disability that affects reading and related language-based processing skills.
3. Dyscalculia: A specific learning disability that affects a person’s ability to understand numbers and learn math facts.
4. Dysgraphia: A specific learning disability that affects writing abilities, including handwriting.
5. Auditory Processing Disorder (APD): A condition that affects how the brain processes auditory information.
6. Visual Processing Disorder: A condition that affects how the brain interprets visual information.
7. Executive Functioning: A set of mental skills that help people plan, organize, and complete tasks.
8. Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): A neurodevelopmental disorder that affects a person’s ability to focus, control impulses, and organize tasks.
9. Memory: The ability to store, retain, and recall information.
10. Processing Speed: The rate at which a person can take in and use information.
11. Comorbidity: The presence of two or more conditions in an individual.
12. Intervention: Strategies or techniques used to help individuals with learning disabilities overcome challenges.
13. Inclusion: The practice of educating students with disabilities in regular classrooms alongside their non-disabled peers.
14. IEP (Individualized Education Program): A legal document that outlines a child’s special education needs and how those needs will be addressed.
15. 504 Plan: A plan that outlines accommodations for a student with a disability to ensure equal access to education.
16. Accommodations: Changes made to the learning environment or how tasks are completed to support students with disabilities.
17. Modifications: Changes made to what is being taught or expected of students to support their learning needs.
18. Assistive Technology: Devices or software that help individuals with disabilities perform tasks they might otherwise have difficulty completing.
19. Self-Advocacy: The ability to speak up for oneself and communicate needs effectively.
20. Special Education: Specially designed instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities.
21. IEP Team: A group of individuals involved in developing, reviewing, or revising an individualized education program for a student with disabilities.
22. Transition Planning: Planning for life after high school, including education, employment, and independent living skills.
23. Accommodation: A change in the way a test, assignment, or instruction is delivered or completed.
24. Modifications: Changes made to what is being taught or expected of students to support their learning needs.
25. IEP (Individualized Education Program): A legal document that outlines a child’s special education needs and how those needs will be addressed.