Up to 10 Percent Children Affected by Specific Learning Disabilities

Excerpt from: Science World Report (click for full article)

 

A recent study published in the journal Science states that up to 10 percent children fall victim to special learning disabilities, which translates to 2-3 pupils in every classroom.

The study was conducted by academics at UCL and Goldsmiths. The study suggests that children are frequently affected by more than one learning disability, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia and autism.

It is reported that learning disabilities such as dyslexia, dyscalculia, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder and specific language impairment are a result of a typical brain development with complex genetic and environmental causes.