Specific Learning Disorder
RESOURCES FOR PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS
A specific learning disability (SLD) is a learning disorder that affects a person’s ability to understand or use language or do math. It can impact reading, writing, spelling, listening, speaking, and mathematical calculations.
US Cases: 10 million
World Cases: 220 million
Sex Ratio: 1.2B/G
Age Onset: Age 7.5
Brain Area: brain areas’ interconnections
Symptoms: elementary school challenges
Progression: mild,intermitent/severe,persistent
Therapies: speech therapy techniques
Medications: no specific approved medications
YouTube Video: Learning Disabilities, What Are the Different Types?
Amazon or Library book: Parents’ Guide to SLDs
Support Groups:
More information at autismspeaks.org, 1-646-385-8500; Princeton, NJ.