What you need to know
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What Are Learning Disabilities?
What are learning disabilities, or learning disorders? Find out how learning disabilities are diagno…
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Kids With Multiple Learning and Thinking Differences: What You Need to Know
Having more than one learning and thinking difference is very common. Find out why kids might learn …
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9 Key Facts About Learning Disabilities and ADHD
Get the facts on learning disabilities and ADHD. Here are nine important facts about LD and attentio…
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Are Learning and Thinking Differences More Common in Boys Than in Girls?
Why does it seem like boys learn and think differently more often than girls?An expert explains.
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6 Common Myths About Learning and Thinking Differences
Here are six common myths about people who learn and think differently, and the facts to debunk them…
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Is Premature Birth Linked to Learning and Thinking Differences?
Being born prematurely increases the risk of having learning and attention issues. Find out why some…
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Is Autism a Learning Disability?
Kids with autism can get special education services under the law. But does that mean autism is a le…
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Is There a "Cure" for Learning and Thinking Differences?
Learning and attention issues cannot be cured. But that doesn't mean kids with learning and attentio…
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Inside the Brain: What MRIs Are Teaching Us
MRIs and functional brain scans (fMRIs) are teaching us how the brain works in people with learning …
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A History of Learning Disabilities and ADHD
This timeline offers a glimpse of how our understanding of ADHD and learning disabilities like dysle…
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Learning and Thinking Differences in Adopted Children
Adopted children can be at increased risk for learning disabilities and ADHD. Learn more about the p…
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Learning Disabilities: What They Are and Aren’t
Can kids outgrow learning disabilities? Are they caused by laziness? Get the straight story on what …
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Learning Disabilities by the Numbers
How many kids get special education services for learning disabilities and ADHD? Explore these and o…
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Learning Disorder Not Otherwise Specified: What You Need to Know
"Learning Disorder Not Otherwise Specified" is a diagnosis that used to be in the DSM. Learn what LD…
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What’s the Difference Between Learning Disabilities and Intellectual Disabilities?
Intellectual disabilities and learning challenges aren't the same thing. See what the difference is …
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Autism: What You Need to Know
What is autism, and how does it relate to learning disabilities and ADHD? Learn about autism spectru…
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The Difference Between Disruptive Behavior Disorders and ADHD
Disruptive behavior disorders (like conduct disorder) and ADHD have similar symptoms, but there are …
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4 Ways Lack of Sleep Affects How Kids Learn
Not getting enough sleep can affect how kids do in school. Here are four ways lack of sleep can make…
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Is ADHD a Learning Disability?
Is ADHD a learning disability? Learn about all ADHD, if it's a learning disability, and how it can a…
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Is Dyspraxia a Learning Disability?
The symptoms of dyspraxia can make learning difficult. But is dyspraxia actually a learning disabili…
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How to Get Your Questions Answered on Understood
There are lots of ways to get answers to questions on Understood. Read how to get a quick response t…
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Experts Weigh In: Learning and Thinking Differences in the Hispanic Community
Hispanic kids with learning disabilities and ADHD have extra challenges in school. Learn about the o…