Some of the most common special needs that young children are diagnosed with are: speech and/or language delays, Autism Spectrum Disorder, cognitive delays, social and emotional disorders, and learning differences/disabilities.

What are the most common special needs?

I therefore list here some of the most common types of special educational needs (SEN), their symptoms and targeted teaching strategies to deal with them:Anxiety. Aspergers Syndrome. Dyscalculia. Dysgraphia. Dyslexia. Hearing impairment. Oppositional defiant disorder. Visual impairment.More items

Which type of disability is most common?

The most common disability type, mobility, affects 1 in 7 adults. With age, disability becomes more common, affecting about 2 in 5 adults age 65 and older.

What is the most common disability in special education?

5 Most Common Learning DisabilitiesDyslexia. Dyslexia is perhaps the best known learning disability. ADHD. Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder has affected more than 6.4 million children at some point. Dyscalculia. Dysgraphia. Processing Deficits.