Types of disabilities
There is no distinct visual handicap, learning disabilities are often referred to as
“invisible disabilities.” Although the signs of a learning disability are not obvious, there may be
some visual clues. Many different characteristics are possible. They may appear alone, or in
conjunction with another, and in varying degrees.
“invisible disabilities.” Although the signs of a learning disability are not obvious, there may be
some visual clues. Many different characteristics are possible. They may appear alone, or in
conjunction with another, and in varying degrees.
-Hyperactivity - A hyperactive individual may have difficulty staying in one place and may
not attend to one task for any length of time.
-Hypoactivity- is the opposite of hyperactivity. An individual will act slowly
and will be difficult to motivate. They will appear uninterested in a lot of activities.
-Memory Disorder - An individual may have either auditory or visual short-term memory
disorders. This individual may have difficulty answering questions on material they just heard or saw.
-Over-Attention - This individual may stare for long periods of time at one object.
-Perceptual Difficulties - This describes individuals who have poor sensory perception,
even though their sensory organs are functioning correctly. Information coming in audibly, or
visually may hear or see letters or words out of order or cannot differentiate between two textures. People with this disorder may have
difficulty following an interpretive talk, locating a specific object, or feeling the
difference between items.
-Poor Coordination - This individual shows awkwardness and has spatial problems, as
well as fine-motor and gross-motor problems. He or she may have difficulty navigating
through cluttered areas; using scissors, pencils, and small objects; or making large
movements such as catching a ball.
-Withdrawn Behavior - This individual seldom interacts with others. Unlike people who
are shy and may have one or two friends, this person avoids any involvement with others
not attend to one task for any length of time.
-Hypoactivity- is the opposite of hyperactivity. An individual will act slowly
and will be difficult to motivate. They will appear uninterested in a lot of activities.
-Memory Disorder - An individual may have either auditory or visual short-term memory
disorders. This individual may have difficulty answering questions on material they just heard or saw.
-Over-Attention - This individual may stare for long periods of time at one object.
-Perceptual Difficulties - This describes individuals who have poor sensory perception,
even though their sensory organs are functioning correctly. Information coming in audibly, or
visually may hear or see letters or words out of order or cannot differentiate between two textures. People with this disorder may have
difficulty following an interpretive talk, locating a specific object, or feeling the
difference between items.
-Poor Coordination - This individual shows awkwardness and has spatial problems, as
well as fine-motor and gross-motor problems. He or she may have difficulty navigating
through cluttered areas; using scissors, pencils, and small objects; or making large
movements such as catching a ball.
-Withdrawn Behavior - This individual seldom interacts with others. Unlike people who
are shy and may have one or two friends, this person avoids any involvement with others