If you're autistic, you're more likely to have a learning disability than the general public. In fact, around 30% of autistic people also have a learning disability. But being autistic doesn't mean ...

A review had found that 39% of deaths with a known cause had been avoidable. The figure has now been revised to 40%.

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, some “otherwise qualified” individuals with disabilities are protected from discrimination and ...

The National Center for Learning Disabilities has revamped its Web site LD.org in the hopes of making it a one-stop shop for parents seeking a variety of information. It offers several new sections ...

Q: I think my son may have a learning disability. How can I tell if there really is a problem? A: Most kids have some difficulty in school at one time or another, and usually it’s nothing to worry ...

On a simple math task - indicating which of two amounts is greater - kids with math learning disability get the right answer ...

Learning Disability Quarterly, Vol. 4, No. 4, Severe Learning Disabilities (Autumn, 1981), pp. 343-358 (16 pages) Questionnaires completed by 223 elementary and secondary learning disability teachers ...

Some parents and teachers correlate bad grades with the child being a bad student, but that’s not always the case. “Learning disabilities can manifest themselves in many different ways,” says Dr.

Can a learning disability give your teenager an advantage when applying to colleges? You might consider that an absurd question. Colleges, after all, are looking for students with the highest grades ...

Learning disabilities are disorders that affect one's ability in the domains of spoken or written language, mathematical calculation, attention, or the coordination of movement. They can occur in ...