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Learning disabilities (LD) are characterized by a variety of school problems such as reading disorders, written language problems and math difficulties. The ability to understand others, verbally express oneself, or interpret subtle social clues may also be impaired. Disorganization, inattentiveness and poor self-esteem are often present. Memory skills and ability to follow directions may be areas of difficulty for the child with a learning disability. While the child's primary difficulties are are usually in a school setting, problems will usually be noticed at home and during social activities. Children with inadequate skills caused by improper schooling, absenteeism, diminished sensory abilities or mental retardation are not by definition learning disabled. The LD child has average or above average intelligence but performs academically below his/her intellectual ability in one or more academic areas. Learning disabilities affect approximately 10 percent of the population and, untreated, are the cause of a high percentage of school failure and illiteracy.
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