What People Get Wrong About Learning Disabilities

A learning disability is when a person's brain works differently. It can make it hard to read, write, do math, or remember things. Learning disabilities are not a disease. They are not something you can catch. And they are not anyone's fault.

Many people do not know the truth about learning disabilities. Wrong ideas can hurt people and make it harder for them to get help. About 15 to 20 out of every 100 people have a learning disability. That is a lot of people! But many of them never find out because others do not understand.

This article will help clear up 10 common myths — wrong ideas that people believe — about learning disabilities.