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Why does a specific learning disorder occur?

At this stage no one can say definitively why some people experience a learning disorder, and it is possible that there are multiple and varied causes. There may be a genetic component to some learning disorders, and there is now considerable evidence suggesting that certain parts of the brain may play a role.

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