Document Type
Book Chapter
Publication Date
4-25-2025
Keywords
academic skills, acquired brain injuries, intelligence, learning disability, language deficits
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.
Recommended Citation
Woodward, Michael L. and Persinger, Lisa L., "Learning Disabilities Summary" (2025). Essays in Developmental Psychology. 105.
https://nsuworks.nova.edu/edp/105