What is a learning disability?
Learning disabilities are real challenges that are not related to intelligence. They impact millions of kids and adults in the United States. And people who have them are not at all “lazy.” Learning disabilities are caused by differences in the brain. And they often are hereditary. These challenges can impact people at school, at work, and in everyday life. But the good news is there are strategies and supports that can help people with learning disabilities thrive. In this episode, listen as Julian explains: -What learning disabilities are and how they are diagnosed -The differences between an IEP and a 504 plan -Ways to tell if a child is struggling with a learning disability Understood.org is a nonprofit focused on shaping the world for difference so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “The Opportunity Gap” and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2023 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.
Episode 32 of the Opportunity Gap: For Families Navigating Special Education podcast, hosted by Understood.org, titled "What is a learning disability?" was published on October 11, 2023 and runs 23 minutes.
October 11, 2023 ·23m · Opportunity Gap: For Families Navigating Special Education
Summary
Learning disabilities are real challenges that are not related to intelligence. They impact millions of kids and adults in the United States. And people who have them are not at all “lazy.” Learning disabilities are caused by differences in the brain. And they often are hereditary. These challenges can impact people at school, at work, and in everyday life. But the good news is there are strategies and supports that can help people with learning disabilities thrive. In this episode, listen as Julian explains: -What learning disabilities are and how they are diagnosed -The differences between an IEP and a 504 plan -Ways to tell if a child is struggling with a learning disability Understood.org is a nonprofit focused on shaping the world for difference so the millions of people with learning and thinking differences can thrive. Learn more about “The Opportunity Gap” and all our podcasts at u.org/podcasts. Copyright © 2023 Understood for All, Inc. All rights reserved.
Episode Description
Learning disabilities are real challenges that are not related to intelligence. They impact millions of kids and adults in the United States. And people who have them are not at all “lazy.”
Learning disabilities are caused by differences in the brain. And they often are hereditary. These challenges can impact people at school, at work, and in everyday life. But the good news is there are strategies and supports that can help people with learning disabilities thrive.
In this episode, listen as Julian explains:
- What learning disabilities are and how they are diagnosed
- The differences between an IEP and a 504 plan
- Ways to tell if a child is struggling with a learning disability
Visit the episode page for a transcript and links to helpful resources.
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Related resources
- Understood Explains podcast episode: How to decide if your child needs a special education evaluation
- What are learning disabilities?
- Learning about evaluations
Listen to Everyone Gets a Juice Box, a new podcast from Understood.org where host Jessica Shaw has honest talks with parents raising kids who learn and think differently.
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