Learning Disabilities - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National ...
Research shows that risk factors may be present from birth and tend to run in families. 1 In fact, children who have a parent with a learning disability are more likely to develop a learning disability themselves. 2 To better understand learning disabilities, researchers are studying how children’s brains learn to read, write, and develop ...

Learning Disabilities | NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver National ...
Learning disabilities are differences in a person’s brain that can affect how well they read, write, speak, do math, and handle other similar tasks. Different groups may define “learning disability” differently, often depending on the focus of the organization.

About Learning Disabilities | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver ...
Learning disabilities are different from learning problems due to intellectual and developmental disabilities, or emotional, vision, hearing, or motor skills problems. 1 Different groups may define “learning disability” differently, often depending on the focus of the organization.

What are some signs of learning disabilities? - NICHD
Many children have trouble reading, writing, or performing other learning-related tasks at some point. This does not mean they have learning disabilities. A child with a learning disability often has several related signs, and they don’t go away or get better over time. The signs of learning disabilities vary from person to person. Please note that the generally common signs included here ...

What are the treatments for learning disabilities? - NICHD
Learning disabilities have no cure, but early intervention can lessen their effects. People with learning disabilities can develop ways to cope with their disabilities. Getting help earlier increases the chance of success in school and later in life. If learning disabilities remain untreated, a child may begin to feel frustrated, which can lead to low self-esteem and other problems.1

What causes learning disabilities? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy ...
Researchers do not know all of the possible causes of learning disabilities, but they have found a range of risk factors during their work to find potential causes. Research shows that risk factors may be present from birth and tend to run in families.1 In fact, children who have a parent with a learning disability are more likely to develop a learning disability themselves.2 To better ...

How are learning disabilities diagnosed? - NICHD
A full evaluation for a learning disability includes the following 3: A medical exam, including a neurological exam, to rule out other possible causes of the child’s difficulties. These might include emotional disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and brain diseases.

3 Tips for Managing a Learning Disability in Adulthood
Support from schools can improve elementary and secondary students’ math, reading, and other language skills. But how can people with learning disabilities prepare for the demands of university or working life? Dr. Brett Miller directs the Reading, Writing, and Related Learning Disabilities Program within NICHD’s Child Development and Behavior Branch. In the video series below, he talks ...

What conditions are related to learning disabilities? - NICHD
Children with learning disabilities may be at greater risk for certain conditions compared to other kids. Recognizing and treating these conditions can help a child be more successful. Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) occurs more frequently in children with learning disabilities compared to children without learning disabilities ...

What are reading disorders? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver ...
People with reading disorders may have other learning disabilities, too, including problems with writing or numbers. Visit our topic on learning disabilities for more information about these problems. Types of Reading Disorders. Dyslexia is the most well-known reading disorder. It specifically impairs a person’s ability to read.