Statistics
How many students are diagnosed with specific learning disabilities (SLD) and receive services under IDEA?
2.3 million
A specific learning disability that affects a person’s ability to understand numbers and learn math facts.
Dyscalculia
Sophia
Direct Skills Training, Self-Esteem Work
What percentage of students receiving special education services have been diagnosed with a specific learning disability?
35%
A specific learning disability that affects a person’s handwriting ability and fine motor skills.
Dysgraphia
Parents
Psychoeducation, Parenting Skills Classes
What percentage of students receiving special education have their basic deficits in language and reading?
75-80%
A specific learning disability that affects reading and related language-based processing skills.
Dyslexia
Teacher
Referrals and Resources, Psychoeducation
What percentage of adults with severe literacy problems have undetected or untreated learning disabilities?
60%
Learning disabilities that affect an individual’s understanding of what they read or of spoken language and ability to express one’s self with oral language.
Oral / Written Language Disorder and Specific Reading Comprehension Deficit
Siblings
Psychoeducation, Psychotherapy, Social Skills