What is a Learning Disability (LD)?
A learning disability (LD) is a disorder that affects the way individuals with normal or above-normal intelligence record, store, organize, retrieve, and use information. Common types of LD are dyslexia (affects reading), dysgraphia (affects writing), and dyscalculia (affects mathematical calculations). People with LD can also have difficulties processing information in auditory, visual, or spatial form. The origins and causes of LD are not known, although many feel it is a neurological disorder.
