Not all children learn at the same speed or through the same ways, but persistent challenges with reading, writing, and mathematics may warrant testing for a learning disability. Learning disabilities ...

Learning disorders are common, and despite their name, are complex problems with broad psychological impact. They require multifaceted interventions spanning both psychological and academic skills ...

Nonverbal learning disorder affects a person’s understanding of nonverbal information, such as concepts and patterns. It can result in academic, social, and spatial challenges. Intelligence is both ...

Intellectual disabilities affect a child’s ability to learn and function at levels considered typical for their age. Learning disabilities affect a child’s ability to master specific skills, like ...

Evidence-based treatments for learning disorders are most effective when delivered during early childhood 3, 5. The clinical diagnosis of a learning disorder is often a first step towards intervention ...

In the United States approximately 4 million youth younger than 18 years of age have learning disabilities, 1 and many more may be undiagnosed. Inadequate support for students with diagnosed or ...