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Learning disabilities is a lifelong condition, affecting the lives of hundreds of thousands of children and adults across our country. Fortunately, with understanding, support and appropriate interventions, children with learning disabilities can become successful students and adults.

Here you will find resources to help understand the complex nature of learning disabilities, their various forms and characteristics plus ways to help at home and at school.

Learning Disabilities: Signs, Symptoms and Strategies: The term “Learning Disabilities is a “umbrella” term describing a number of other, more specific learning disabilities. This article offers the signs and symptoms of each plus strategies to use at school and at home. Full article

Types of Learning Disabilities: A thorough review of the specific types of processing problems that result in learning disabilities. Full article

Symptoms of Learning Disabilities: An overview of the diverse set of characteristics which affect development and achievement in people with learning disabilities. Full article


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