Learning Disability Diagnosis and English Language Learners

Lots of children are diagnosed with learning disabilities (LDs). A diagnosis is important because it helps kids get the right support from their schools and find ways to learn that work for them.

However, English language learners (ELL students) sometimes receive incorrect or incomplete LD diagnoses. That’s because they’re learning English at the same time as other school subjects, so it can be hard to determine the cause of any learning difficulties.

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