Learning disabilities (LD) and Asperger's Syndrome (AS) may share some similar characteristics, but they are separate and distinct disorders. If your child struggles with learning, it’s important to know that LD and AS require different types of assessments and strategies for intervention.
Some Asperger's Statistics
It has been estimated that two out of every 10,000 children has Asperger's, and boys are three to four times as likely as girls to have the disorder.