Document Type

Book Chapter

Publication Date

4-25-2025

Keywords

academic skills, acquired brain injuries, age, ages 6-21 (school-aged population), cognitive abilities, eligibility criteria, intelligence, language deficits, learning disabilities, learning disability statistics, mental capabilities, prevalence, school-aged population, special education, special education services, Specific Learning Disability (prevalent diagnosis category), students, United States, U.S. Department of Education, U.S. school-aged population

Disciplines

Developmental Psychology

Abstract

Learning Disabilities are the most prevalent category of special education within the United States. Recent U.S. Department of Education statistics indicate over 2.3 million school-aged (ages 6-21) students are currently eligible for special education services under the category of a Specific Learning Disability. These students encompass 3.5% of the U.S. school-aged population, and nearly 40% of all students eligible for special education services.

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