"While great strides have been made in awareness of learning disabilities, these findings underscore the critical need for education, and resources.

Better informed parents will recognize markers earlier and become more effective advocates for their children.

Teachers and school administrators will intervene sooner and create more effective, evidence-based education plans, and students and adults with learning disabilities will have the support and playing field they need to succeed in school, career and life."

– James H. Wendorf
Executive Director of the National Center for Learning Disabilities

Click through the slideshow above to learn the results of a survey conducted by the National Center for Learning Disabilities.

The survey, underwritten by the NCLD, was conducted by Lindberg International and the findings are based on responses from a random sampling of approximately 2,000 American adults (male & female) across the United States via an online survey. The margin of error is 4.4%.  12% of the respondents cited having a learning disability, and 8% of the parents surveyed have a child with a learning disability.  

For an executive summary, please visit LD.org.

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