The document discusses learning disabilities and emphasizes that they do not determine a person's intelligence, highlighting examples like Richard Branson and Orlando Bloom. It states that approximately 2.4 million American public school students are identified with learning disabilities, with a significant percentage potentially being undiagnosed. It outlines warning signs and suggests actions for parents, such as advocating for their child and arranging for testing.

1. Some of the Best
and Brightest are
learning disabled.
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2. LEARNING
DISABILITIES
DO NOT DEFINE
INTELLIGENCE.
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3. Take Richard Branson of Virgin
Airlines or actor Orlando Bloom.
Both suffer from Dyslexia.
They got help, and you and
your child can get help too.

4. THE FACTS

5. 2.4 MILLIONLEARNING DISABLED STUDENTS

6. Source: National Center for Learning Disabilities
2.4 million American public
school students identified with
learning disabilities.
(Approximately 5% of the total
public school enrollment.)

7. 15%UNDIAGNOSED

8. According to data, as many as
15% more may have
undiagnosed learning issues.
Source: National Center for Learning Disabilities

9. 2/3MALE STUDENTS

10. Two-thirds of learning disabled
students are male students.
Source: National Center for Learning Disabilities

11. NO SPECIFIC CAUSE

12. There is no specific cause
for learning disabilities.
Source: National Center for Learning Disabilities

13. WITHIN THE FAMILY
Source: National Center for Learning Disabilities

14. Some learning disabilities
can run in families.
Source: National Center for Learning Disabilities

15. NOT EMOTIONAL OR MENTAL

16. Learning disabilities are
NOT due to emotional or
mental disabilities.
Source: National Center for Learning Disabilities

17. WARNING
SIGNS
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18. Delayed Speech

19. Difficulty Learning
Alphabet, Numbers...

20. Difficulty with
Spatial Concepts

21. Lack of
Concentration

22. Trouble with
Instructions

23. Physical
Awkwardness

24. Trouble with
Small Motor Skills

25. WHAT CAN
YOU DO?
ADVOCATE. TEST. ACT.

26. Be your child’s advocate.
Talk to the teacher and school.
Arrange for testing.
Once you have a diagnosis,
come up with a plan of action.