Learning disorders can affect a person more than you might imagine. Someone struggling with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), for instance, may struggle with impulsive behaviors such as ...

Learning disorders are common, yet most teachers and parents are unaware of their impact on one’s life, work and academic journey. In the old days of caning and corporal punishments in our schools, ...

Laura Lemle watched how some teachers didn’t always understand how to teach her daughter, who has nonverbal learning disability. Some were incredibly empathetic, others were not. Special education ...

The DSM-5 changed the diagnostic category for ADHD from "behavioral disorder" to "Neurodevelopmental Disorder." A 2017 research study from the National Center for Learning Disabilities found that 1 in ...

Learning disorders are much more common than most people think. One in five children in the U.S. has learning or attention issues, according to the National Center for Learning Disabilities.

An increasing amount of attention is being paid to dyslexia and autism. These neurodevelopmental disorders affect a large number of children, to the point where they have become household names for ...

Learning disorders in children can present unique challenges, affecting their ability to read, write, calculate, or process ...

Many teachers don’t receive training in their teacher-preparation programs on common learning differences, say experts. And that can leave teachers feeling uncertain about how to best support students ...

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 ...