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with retrieving information, which is a problem with memory, are also crucial to the learning process. There are three parts to memory, working memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory.

These three types of learning are defined as follows: working memory, which refers to the ability to hold on to pieces of information until the pieces blend into a full thought or concept. For example, reading each word until the end of a sentence or paragraph and then understanding the full content, may be a challenge.

Short-term memory is the active process of storing and retaining information for a limited period of time. The information is temporarily available but not yet stored for long-term retention. Long-term memory refers to information that has been stored and that is available over a long period of time.

Individuals might have difficulty with auditory memory or visual memory. A child may have processing problems with retrieval of information - getting the information back out, which is a problem with output. Information is communicated by means of words or though muscle activity such as writing, drawing, gesturing. An individual might have a language disability or a motor disability.

OUTPUT

Information is communicated by means of words - language output - or through muscle activity such as writing, gesturing, drawing-motor output. An individual might have a language disability or a motor disability.

A language disability is best understood if we think of language output as being spontaneous or on demand. Spontaneous means that the person initiates the conversation and thoughts have been organized and words found before speaking. Demand language means that one is asked a question or asked to explain something. In a demand situation, the same person may struggle to organize her thoughts or to find the right words.

A motor disability is when one may have difficulty coordinating teams of small muscles, called a fine motor disability. The child may have problems with coloring, cutting, writing, buttoning, or tying shoes. Others might have difficulty coordinating teams of large muscles, called a gross motor disability. For example, the child may run or jump in an awkward way.

COMMON LEARNING DISABILITIES

Common learning disabilities include: Dyslexia, which is a language-based disability; Dyscalculia, which is a mathematical disability; Dysgraphia, which is a writing disability; Auditory and Visual Processing Disorders, a sensory disabilities; Nonverbal Learning Disabilities,

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