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P. 8
Understanding Specific Learning Difficulties
A Activity 1: Match each SpLD listed below to its
correct definition
Draw a line from each term to its corresponding definition.
A common disorder affecting children and
DCD adults that affects the way the brain processes
information.
A spectrum of difficulties that affect how a person
ADHD
communicates with, and relates to, other people.
Behavioural symptoms that include inattentiveness,
Dyslexia
hyperactivity and impulsiveness.
A common learning difficulty that affects the ability
Dyscalculia
to read, spell and write accurately and fluently.
Impairments in learning basic arithmetic facts
ASC
and performing accurate calculations.
Check your answers at the end of this workbook.
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