school answers: learning disabilities do not define intelligence
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Some of the Best and Brightest are learning disabled.
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LEARNING DISABILITIES DO NOT DEFINE INTELLIGENCE.
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Take Richard Branson of Virgin Airlines or actor Orlando Bloom.
Both suffer from Dyslexia.
They got help, and you and your child can get help too.
THE FACTS
2.4 MILLIONLEARNING DISABLED STUDENTS
LEARNING DISABILITIES DO NOT DEFINE INTELLIGENCE.
Source: National Center for Learning Disabilities
2.4 million American public school students identified with
learning disabilities. (Approximately 5% of the total
public school enrollment.)
15%UNDIAGNOSED
According to data, as many as 15% more may have
undiagnosed learning issues.
Source: National Center for Learning Disabilities
2/3MALE STUDENTS
Two-thirds of learning disabled students are male students.
Source: National Center for Learning Disabilities
NO SPECIFIC CAUSE
There is no specific cause for learning disabilities.
Source: National Center for Learning Disabilities
WITHIN THE FAMILY
Source: National Center for Learning Disabilities
Some learning disabilities can run in families.
Source: National Center for Learning Disabilities
NOT EMOTIONAL OR MENTAL
Learning disabilities are NOT due to emotional or
mental disabilities.
Source: National Center for Learning Disabilities
WARNING SIGNS
7
Delayed Speech
Difficulty Learning Alphabet, Numbers...
Difficulty with Spatial Concepts
Lack of Concentration
Trouble withInstructions
Physical Awkwardness
Trouble withSmall Motor Skills
WHAT CANYOU DO?
ADVOCATE. TEST. ACT.
WHAT CANYOU DO?
Be your child’s advocate.Talk to the teacher and school.
Arrange for testing.
Once you have a diagnosis, come up with a plan of action.