Different learning difficulties do not correspond to specific regions of the brain, as previously thought, say researchers. Instead poor connectivity between 'hubs' within the brain is much more ...

A specific learning disability, also known as a specific learning disorder, is a neurological condition that affects an individual’s ability to learn and process information in a specific area, like ...

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) consider specific learning difficulties to be neurodevelopmental. This means that they are present from birth, but often only manifest ...

A new study reports that the widespread cognitive difficulties in children with learning problems appear to be a core feature of their condition, independent of their attentional behaviors. In ...

Intellectual disabilities affect a child’s ability to learn and function at levels considered typical for their age. Learning disabilities affect a child’s ability to master specific skills, like ...