Kids with autism can get special education services under the law. But does that mean autism is a learning disability? An expert explains. read more
And autism and learning disabilities can occur together. But autism is not a learning disability. For kids with autism, the main struggle involves social understanding, communication and repetitive routines or behaviors—including narrow and obsessive interests. read more
A learning disability is a neurological disability that affects the way an individual's brain is wired. It affects the way a person stores, processes and produces information. Individuals with autism mainly struggle with social understanding, communication skills and repeated behaviors. read more