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LD Myths – LD Facts
| LD Myths | |
| #1: Having a Learning Disability means having low intelligence. | #1: LDs are differences in how a person’s brain receives, processes and puts out information. People with LD simply learn differently from their peers. Most people with LD are at average or above average intelligence. |
| #2: Learning Disabilities are invisible. | #2: LD may seem invisible as they have no apparent physical manifestations, but there are signs and symptoms that are clear when you know what to look for. |
| #3: People with LD can never learn the subjects that are difficult for them. | #3: There are many different approaches to teaching that may be effective for a person with LD. The trick is finding the system that works best for the individual. |
| #4: Adults with LD/AD(H)D cannot succeed in higher education. | #4: Success is possible in post-secondary education providing that there are proper accommodations and support in place to assist the student. All Colleges and Universities in Ontario have a Disabilities office to provide this support. |
| #5: LD/AD(H)D only affect children. Adults grow out of the disorder. |
#5: LD/AD(H)D continue throughout the individuals lifespan, and may even grow more severe in adulthood as the environment and demands for success change. |
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