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Do I Have LD?

Learning disabilities (LD) do not go away after childhood; children with LD become adults with LD. If you've ever suspected that you have LD but haven't been evaluated, there's no better time than now to take the first step. If you know you have LD, you can better advocate for yourself on the job, in educational settings, and in everyday life. Finding out is the first step toward overcoming obstacles.

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Checklist Interactive Learning Disabilities Checklist
It's not always easy to recognize learning disabilities. If you or someone you know displays the signs described in our LD Checklist, it's time to seek additional information or help. More >
Common Warning Signs - Dyscalculia Common Warning Signs of Dyscalculia in College Students and Adults
If you (or someone you care about) have always had a difficult time with math and spatial concepts, you may want to learn more about a learning disability called dyscalculia. Dyscalculia involves a range of math-related challenges. Below you’ll find a list of...More >
Common Warning Signs - Dysgraphia Common Warning Signs of Dysgraphia in College Students and Adults
Have you always had a difficult time with writing - the physical act of using a pen and pencil during writing or conveying your ideas in written formats? Or, do you know someone who might struggle with written expression? If so, you’ll want to know about a learning disability (LD) c...More >
Common Warning Signs - Dyslexia Common Warning Signs of Dyslexia in College Students and Adults
Have you always struggled with reading, spelling or writing and wondered if you (or an adult you care about) might have a learning disability (LD) such as dyslexia? It’s never too late to seek help to discover whether LD is contributing to or underlying these problems. Dyslexia is...More >
Common Warning Signs - Dyspraxia Common Warning Signs of Dyspraxia in College Students and Adults
If you (or someone you care about) have always felt clumsy, or like you're "all thumbs," you may want to know about a disorder called dyspraxia a condition that hinders motor coordination and impacts many other areas of development and performance. Most of us feel clumsy and awk...More >
Where to Seek Help if You Suspect You Have LD Where to Seek Help if You Suspect You Have LD
There is only one way to know for certain if you have a learning disability: through a formal evaluation by a qualified professional who has been trained to identify learning disabilities. Such professionals may be clinical or educational psychologists, school psychologists, neuropsyc... More >
Questions to Ask a Professional Evaluator Questions to Ask a Professional Evaluator
Once you decide to seek an evaluation, it's important that you be actively involved in the process and that you have confidence in the professional with whom you are working. Once you've selected someone to do the testing, find out about his/her skills and overall perspective by askin... More >
Being Tested for LD in Adulthood Being Tested for LD in Adulthood
Many who struggle to learn as adults (and who struggled in their earlier school years) aren’t aware that they have a learning disability (LD). Other adults who were identified with LD when they were children face new challenges in managing their LD in college, on the job, and in car... More >