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Article: Understanding learning disabilities.(Research Corner: Essentials on education data and analysis from research authority AEL)
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- District Administration
- Article date:
- August 1, 2005
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About one in 20 K-12 students is classified as having a specific learning disability. These students are served under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Most spend at least part of their day in a regular classroom.
Students classified as having a specific learning disability are not mentally retarded. In fact, learning disabled students can also be gifted. However, these students may have difficulties in one or more academic areas, particularly reading, written language and math. Learning disabilities (unlike developmental delays) are cognitive problems that are likely to continue throughout life. Learning disabilities can be managed but not ...