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  1. Learning Disabilities

    Jun 24, 2020 · Learning disabilities are different from learning problems due to intellectual and developmental disabilities, or emotional, vision, hearing, or motor skills problems. 1 Different groups …

  2. What are some signs of learning disabilities? - NICHD

    Mar 6, 2017 · Many children have trouble reading, writing, or performing other learning-related tasks at some point. This does not mean they have learning disabilities. A child with a learning disability often …

  3. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human ...

    Aug 25, 2020 · Nervous system These disorders affect how the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system function, which can affect intelligence and learning. These conditions can also cause other issues, …

  4. About Learning Disabilities | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy Shriver ...

    Mar 4, 2017 · Learning disabilities are different from learning problems due to intellectual and developmental disabilities, or emotional, vision, hearing, or motor skills problems. 1 Different groups …

  5. About Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs)

    Aug 12, 2012 · IDDs are disorders that are usually present at birth and that uniquely affect the trajectory of the individual’s physical, intellectual, and/or emotional development.

  6. What conditions are related to learning disabilities? - NICHD

    Children with learning disabilities may be at greater risk for certain conditions compared to other kids. Recognizing and treating these conditions can help a child be more successful. Attention Deficit and …

  7. What causes learning disabilities? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy ...

    Aug 7, 2018 · Researchers do not know all of the possible causes of learning disabilities, but they have found a range of risk factors during their work to find potential causes. Research shows that risk …

  8. What are some types of assistive devices and how are they used?

    Oct 18, 2018 · Devices and features of devices to help perform tasks such as cooking, dressing, and grooming; specialized handles and grips, devices that extend reach, and lights on telephones and …

  9. What are reading disorders? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice Kennedy …

    Aug 19, 2019 · Disorders of reading and language, such as dyslexia, involve difficulty with specific reading skills, such as sounding out words.

  10. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human ...

    Nov 22, 2023 · Learning to communicate is an ongoing process, so a person with Down syndrome may also benefit from speech and language therapy in school, as well as later in life. The therapist may …