Disclosing and requesting accommodations based on a disability is a personal decision. Boston College does not require a student to disclose the existence of a disability, but students who wish to ...

The U.S. Department of Education estimates that a little over 3 percent of elementary, middle, and high school students have what’s known as a “specific learning disability” and are receiving special ...

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 ...

Learning disabilities are disorders that affect one's ability in the domains of spoken or written language, mathematical calculation, attention, or the coordination of movement. They can occur in ...

This story features Beeline Reader for enhanced readability. Click to turn the feature on or off. Learn more about this technology here. “One of the greatest contributing factors to lower achievement ...

When some parents think of high-achieving or gifted students, what comes to mind is a child who shines in every aspect of life — one who can be expected to get straight As in school, have tons of ...

Students who are seeking support services from Boston College on the basis of a diagnosed specific learning disability are required to submit documentation to verify eligibility under Section 504 of ...

Up to 10 percent of the population are affected by specific learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, dyscalculia and autism, translating to 2 or 3 pupils in every classroom, according to a new review.

This is the second story in a series about the state of special education in Oregon, including how students and educators are faring after years of pandemic disruptions. You can read the first story ...

Sue O'Neill is affiliated with the Special Education and Inclusive Research Group at UNSW Iva Strnadová is affiliated with the Special and Inclusive Research Group at the School of Education, UNSW.