Learning Disabilities: Complete Guide Series (2026)

About this guide: A step-by-step path through learning disabilities: early signs, evaluation, IEP eligibility, accommodations and support at home. Read the articles in order or jump to the topic you need.

Suggested reading path

1Signs of a Learning Disability by AgeStart here
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2Learning Disability vs ADHDThen read
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3Learning Disability Evaluation at SchoolThen read
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4Accommodations for Students With Learning DisabilitiesThen read

All 7 Articles in the Learning Disabilities Series

  1. Signs of a Learning Disability by Age: What Parents Should Watch For
    Signs of a learning disability from preschool to high school, by type and age, with hidden signs parents miss and what to do next.
  2. Learning Disability vs ADHD: How to Tell the Difference
    Learning disability vs ADHD: the core difference, why they look alike, how often they occur together and what support works for each.
  3. Learning Disability Evaluation at School: Steps, Timeline and Your Rights
    How a learning disability evaluation works at school: request letter, 60 day timeline, tests included, eligibility criteria and your rights.
  4. Accommodations for Students With Learning Disabilities: The Complete List
    Accommodations for students with learning disabilities by type: reading, writing, math, language and testing, plus how to choose them.
  5. Specific Learning Disability IEP: Eligibility, Goals and Services
    What goes into a specific learning disability IEP: eligibility, present levels, sample SLD goals, specially designed instruction and progress monitoring.
  6. Learning Disabilities in Adults: Signs, Testing and Work Accommodations
    Learning disabilities in adults: common signs at work and home, how adults get tested, workplace accommodations and ADA rights.
  7. How to Explain a Learning Disability to a Child (With Scripts)
    How to explain a learning disability to a child in simple, positive words: 6 steps, what to say by age, scripts and what to avoid.

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