Outcomes for individuals with learning disorders vary depending on the extent of the difficulty as well as how it is treated. Research shows that, if untreated, a person with a learning disorder can experience a range of negative outcomes including academic failure, the development of disruptive behaviours at school, increased likelihood of school drop-out, unemployment, social difficulties, low self-esteem and depression.
However, with the right type of help and support many people can overcome their difficulties to the extent that they can go on to lead happy and successful lives.
It is important when seeking treatment options, to consider only those interventions that are proven to be effective. There are a number of treatments for learning difficulties that are said to be effective but have no research evidence supporting them as effective treatments.