What was learning disability?

Learning disability is a specific type of neurodevelopmental disorder that involves difficulties in acquiring, understanding, or using spoken or written language, such as reading, writing, and spelling. It affects how a person receives, processes, and learns information.

Dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, disorders of expressive and receptive language, and auditory processing disorder are some of the specific learning disabilities that can affect people of all ages and may coexist with other conditions, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

Learning impairments are persistent and are not primarily caused by the individual's intellectual abilities, sensory impairments, or lack of motivation or opportunity to learn. Instead, they are the result of neurobiological differences in how the brain functions, especially concerning how it processes information.

The diagnosis of learning disabilities often involves an evaluation by professionals such as psychologists or educational diagnosticians to distinguish them from other factors that could be influencing academic difficulties.

Learning disabilities can impact an individual's educational, social, and occupational achievements if appropriate interventions and support are not provided. Early identification, specialized instruction, assistive technology, and strategies to build on a person's strengths while accommodating their challenges can help mitigate the effects of learning disabilities.