Can learning disabilities get worse as a person ages?
Learning disabilities can present new challenges as your life changes, especially if you are adjusting to a new set of demands like a job change or parenthood. These transitions can cause stress and increase a sense of struggling.
Perhaps some changes need to be made to help you cope with daily challenges. It might also be a good idea to check with a doctor to see if there is some underlying physical reason a disability seems to have worsened. One of the organizations listed below might be able to assist you in finding more information on LD and aging.
- Council for Exceptional Children
- Learning Disabilities Association of America
- National Center for Learning Disabilities
You may also want to visit the forums on LD OnLine to discuss this concern with people who may be wondering about the same issue.