Learning Disabilities List Handout

Yes, SLD often occurs alongside other neurodevelopmental disorders, such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and mental health conditions like anxiety. These overlapping conditions can affect academic skills, behavior, and emotional well-being, requiring a coordinated approach to support the individual.

Unfortunately, learning disabilities cannot be cured, but with early intervention, proper support, and strategies, children can successfully manage their challenges and thrive.

Language processing disorder (LPD) and auditory processing disorder (APD) are learning disabilities that affect language comprehension and how individuals process what they hear. While LPD leads to difficulties in written and oral language, APD disrupts the brain's ability to understand auditory information, even though it is not classified as a hearing loss.