- 1 in 5 students in the US have learning and attention difficulties
- 50% of students diagnosed with LD have one or more co-occurring types of LD or other mental health disorders
- 80% of students diagnosed with LD have dyslexia
- 30-40% of students diagnosed with dyslexia also have a math disability or dyscalculia
- 70-75% of students with a writing disability or dysgraphia also have dyslexia
- 25-40% of students with dyslexia also have attention difficulties or ADHD
- 30% of students with dyslexia also have an anxiety disorder
Why is it important to know this information? When a school problem is first identified and brought to the attention of the problem-solving team, it is important that other areas of difficulty also be considered and addressed. Furthermore, if a disability is suspected and consent for evaluation given, the evaluation team must provide what is called a “full and comprehensive evaluation.” A comprehensive evaluation needs to be thorough and take into consideration the high probability of other co-occurring conditions. To learn more about comprehensive evaluations, click here.