Learning disabilities are neurobiological disorders. Learning disabilities run in families.
People have learning disabilities all of their lives.
People with learning disabilities are generally of normal of above average intelligence. Deficits in reading skills are the most common forms of learning disabilities. People with learning disabilities can learn to compensate for their conditions. Obtaining an advance copy of a course syllabus can be very helpful in program planning. Understanding the difference between distractibility and attention span can be an important factor in improving learning style.