What is a Learning Disability (LD)?

A life-long neurobiological disorder that causes a person to have difficulty receiving, processing, producing or storing information, in spite of having average or above average IQ or cognitive ability.

Who has LD?

People with learning disabilities generally have average or above average intelligence. Their learning disability, however, creates a gap between ability and performance. Learning disabilities often are hereditary. 15% of the US population have LD. 50% of students in special education have LD.

Quick Facts

• People with learning disabilities experience a gap between ability and performance.
• Learning disabilities often are hereditary.
• 15% of the US population have LD.
• 50% of students in special education have LD.