A learning disability is not an intellectual disability. A learning disability is a disability that affects a person’s ability to process information. People with learning disabilities possess an average to above-average IQ. Learning disabilities are neurologically-based processing problems. These processing problems can interfere with learning basic skills such as reading, writing and/or math.

Learning Disabilities are quite common now a day. An estimated 5-10% of Canadians have Learning Disabilities, and 50% of students receiving special education have LD’s. LD’s are on of the fastest growing type of disabilities in Canada.

Learning Disabilities often interfere with the following acquisitions:

Oral Language

Reading

Written Language

Mathematics

Organization

Social Skills

This link is an article that provides strategies for teaching advice for students who have learning disabilities.