Do people with learning disabilities have depression?

Do people with learning disabilities have depression?

Children with learning disabilities are prone to chronic depression. Older adolescents and adults tend to become withdrawn. They may be quiet or become agitated, irritable, and angry; they may also look sad and talk about their sadness.

Is a learning disability a mental disorder?

No, a Learning Disability is not a mental illness. Learning Disabilities are neurologically-based. They result from “faulty wiring” in specific areas of the brain.

Are learning difficulties a mental health issue?

What is the difference between a learning disability and a mental health problem? A learning disability is a permanent condition developing at the latest in early childhood, whereas mental illness (or a mental health problem) can develop at any time, and is not necessarily permanent.

Should I be concerned about my child’s learning disabilities?

Perhaps you’re concerned that by calling attention to your child’s learning problems they might be labeled “slow” or assigned to a less challenging class. But the important thing to remember is that most kids with learning disabilities are just as smart as everyone else.

How do learning disorders affect intelligence?

Learning disorders generally affect people of average or above average intelligence. As a result, the disorder appears as a gap between expected skills, based on age and intelligence, and academic performance. Common learning disorders affect a child’s abilities in reading, written expression, math or nonverbal skills.

Do you know the warning signs of learning disabilities?

Becoming aware of the warning signs of learning disabilities and getting children the necessary help early on can be key to a child’s future. The earlier a learning disability is detected, the better chance a child will have of succeeding in school and in life. All children learn in highly individual ways.

What are learning difficulties and learning differences?

Learning difficulties are sometimes referred to as learning disabilities. You may also encounter the terms learning differences or specific learning differences. The differences between these labels can seem subtle but may have implications for how an individual with a learning difficulty views him or herself.