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Early Signs: How to detect learning disabilities in children

Caroline Richter, Ph.D., assistant professor in the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Department of Psychology, says learning disabilities are common, and there are many ways for parents to identify warning signs at home and provide support.
The Advocate

Learning disabilities and dementia: what caregivers should know

Are individuals with learning disabilities at a higher risk for dementia? According to the Alzheimer’s Society in the United Kingdom, an individual living with a learning disability is more likely to develop dementia, and it may get worse quicker than ...