What+causes+LD?

What causes a Learning Disability?

You can’t tell if someone has a learning disability by looking at them. This is why it makes it so difficult to diagnose. Some student’s learning disabilities are diagnosed in grade school, while other students learn ways to hide their deficiency. This makes it more complicated to diagnose. No one is really sure what causes a learning disability, but the theories include:


 * Genetic Influences**: Learning Disabilities tend to run in families so it could be linked to heredity. However, researchers are debating whether they are actually genetic, or if they show up in families because children model their actions from parents.


 * Brain Development**: Low birth weight, lack of oxygen, premature birth, or head injuries may be linked to Learning Disabilities.


 * Environmental Impacts**: Infants and young children could be affected by toxins in the environment. This may include anything from lead exposure to poor nutrition.