How are learning disabilities diagnosed in adults?

Adults who have struggled with school and work may have undiagnosed learning disabilities. Screening is a way for an advocate to better determine the probability of the suspected learning disability, and to help the person decide if he or she needs to continue with an LD diagnosis. read more

An LD diagnosis is a formal assessment that determines the actual presence of a learning disability. LD screening is an informal process that shows whether there is a probability that the person might have an undiagnosed learning disability. read more

Many schools also have reading specialists on staff who can help diagnosis a reading disability. 4. Role of School Psychologists. School psychologists are trained in both education and psychology. They can help to identify students with learning disabilities and can diagnose the learning disability. read more

People with learning disabilities may have trouble with any of the following: Reading; Writing; Doing math; Understanding directions; Learning disabilities are common. Between 8% and 10% of children under age 18 in the U.S. may have some type of learning disability. Learning disabilities have nothing to do with how smart a person is. read more