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LD: Myth vs Fact

Myth: Learning Disabilities can go away

Fact: Learning disabilities do not disappear but may range in expression and severity at different life stages.


Myth: Students with LD have low intelligence or are slow learners.

Fact: Students with LD typically have average to high intelligence.


Myth: All Students with LD have the same learning problems.

Fact: There are many different learning disabilities that require different learning strategies. A student can have more than one learning disability type.


Myth: Learning disabilities can be cured

Fact: Learning disabilities are permanent conditions


 
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