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 ...

My view is that by focusing on strengths, we can help kids to feel that they can overcome any stigma that they might face.” Northwestern student David Bogner Mentorship Program pairs Northwestern & ...

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 ...

“I had a broken leg once, so I know what it’s like to have a disability.” Well, maybe … sort of. In an effort to identify and connect with disabled people, non-disabled people sometimes feel moved to ...

According to the Learning Disabilities Association of America, 2.4 million students are diagnosed with a learning disability and about 41 percent receive special education services. There is a range ...

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 ...

As a teacher, you want all of your students to reach their academic potential. However, not everyone learns at the same pace or in the same way. That means you need to be prepared to provide ...

Helena Donato-Sapp is a 14-year-old activist with a searing message for educators: Do more to be a champion for students with disabilities. Helena has four learning disabilities—a visual processing ...

While learning disabilities are often associated with childhood challenges, these conditions can have far-reaching impacts far beyond the early classroom. The reality is that many adults continue to ...