If you're autistic, you're more likely to have a learning disability than the general public. In fact, around 30% of autistic people also have a learning disability. But being autistic doesn't mean ...

BALTIMORE -- One in five people in the United States struggle with learning or attention disabilities, according to the Learning Disability Association of America. While they can make learning ...

Helena Donato-Sapp is a 14-year-old activist with a searing message for educators: Do more to be a champion for students with disabilities. Helena has four learning disabilities—a visual processing ...

“I had a broken leg once, so I know what it’s like to have a disability.” Well, maybe … sort of. In an effort to identify and connect with disabled people, non-disabled people sometimes feel moved to ...

Schools are full of students with different backgrounds, passions and learning styles. Some may learn best through listening, hands-on learning, reading and writing. And within those styles are even ...

According to the Learning Disabilities Association of America, 2.4 million students are diagnosed with a learning disability and about 41 percent receive special education services. There is a range ...

Laura Lemle watched how some teachers didn’t always understand how to teach her daughter, who has nonverbal learning disability. Some were incredibly empathetic, others were not. Special education ...

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My view is that by focusing on strengths, we can help kids to feel that they can overcome any stigma that they might face.” Northwestern student David Bogner Mentorship Program pairs Northwestern & ...