Replicated analyses of nationally representative samples now find that students of color are less likely to be identified as having disabilities than similarly situated students who are White.

A specific learning disability, also known as a specific learning disorder, is a neurological condition that affects an individual’s ability to learn and process information in a specific area, like ...

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 ...

Groups that advocate on behalf of specific disabilities are proliferating, fueled by a medical establishment that can trace disorders down to their very genes and a communication system that can ...

Intellectual disabilities affect a child’s ability to learn and function at levels considered typical for their age. Learning disabilities affect a child’s ability to master specific skills, like ...

I have expertise in identifying Learning Disabilities, ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression and other social-emotional or developmental differences. As a licensed psychologist and former school ...

Schools fell far behind in identifying students for special education services during the pandemic. But a recent analysis of one state’s data shows they are working at a fast pace to address the ...

For K-12 students with disabilities, ensuring they receive appropriate support for learning is critical to their success, which can raise questions about the best type of school for them, such as a ...