| Learning disabilities don’t go away just because you have become an adult, so while our main focus is on school-age children, we have included this page to help you learn more about the adult issues you might face. Even if you already know you have a learning disability or in the process of diagnosis, one of your best tools for managing the challenges you face is knowledge and the first place to start is with LDA of America. As an adult with a learning disability, you may still have difficulty with math, reading, writing, staying organized and remembering things, but you also face far more complex issues that affect your daily living and in social interaction as you enter into relationships, your understanding of how it effects men and women differently, and how you develop your parenting skills. You may wonder about if and when you should disclose to your employer about your disability and what job accommodations might be right for you to succeed, or if medication may be helpful to you. |
Writing Math/math concepts Spelling Letter/number reversals Memory Social skills Recognizing social cues Meeting deadlines Following schedules |
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The need for a variety of services for adults with learning disabilities has started to receive attention from special educators, vocational rehabilitation counselors, higher education professionals, adult and vocational educators, and literacy program providers. Additionally, through legislation such as the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990), Congress has mandated that people with disabilities, including those with learning disabilities, are guaranteed basic opportunities without discrimination. When adults suspect they have a learning disability, they may ask, “What can I do?” “Whom can I call?” “How can I get information?” Being an adult with LD is about taking charge of your life, in spite of the challenges you will face as you fulfill your role as a family member, employee and citizen. Use the web links to help you start in building your own resources. |
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| Adults with learning disabilities may have difficulties in one or more of the following areas: |
| While we use the term “learning disability (LD)” in our descriptions above to simplify the text, individuals with “attention deficit disorder (ADHD)” are included. |
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| Completing jobs Balancing checkbooks Knowing right and left Following directions, especially multiple directions Hearing sounds, words or sentences correctly Keeping appointments Coordination Completing job applications Reading maps Organizational skills |
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