Whether disparities in disability identification in U.S. elementary schools are currently occurring is an important question to answer. Most of the available work has been unable to compare students ...

A specific learning disability, also known as a specific learning disorder, is a neurological condition that affects an individual’s ability to learn and process information in a specific area, like ...

The prevalence of childhood disability ranged between 11.1% and 23.0% depending on the identification strategy used, with only a small proportion of children identified by using four different ...

Not all children learn at the same speed or through the same ways, but persistent challenges with reading, writing, and mathematics may warrant testing for a learning disability. Learning disabilities ...

Intellectual disabilities affect a child’s ability to learn and function at levels considered typical for their age. Learning disabilities affect a child’s ability to master specific skills, like ...

Schools fell far behind in identifying students for special education services during the pandemic. But a recent analysis of one state’s data shows they are working at a fast pace to address the ...

For K-12 students with disabilities, ensuring they receive appropriate support for learning is critical to their success, which can raise questions about the best type of school for them, such as a ...