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Non-hereditary gene abnormalities may cause learning disabilities

By Staff Writer

While previous research has indicated that gene mutations that are passed down from parents to their children may cause intellectual disabilities, a study conducted by scientists from the University of Montreal recently revealed that some of these abnormalities may be non-hereditary.

The researchers explained that these disabilities affect as many as 2 percent of children worldwide.

The study's results showed that among a group of 95 participants, 10 of these individuals had gene mutations that were not acquired from their parents' DNA. The abnormalities cause disruptions in the communication between nerve cells in the brain, which inhibits the speed at which an individual can process information, the investigators noted.

According to the National Institutes of Health, one-third of children who have a learning disability also suffer from ADHD, which may exacerbate their academic difficulties. Although boys are more likely to suffer from attention disorders than girls, the chances of intellectual problems do not vary by gender.

Some schools may not be equipped to provide adequate educational resources for kids with learning disabilities. These children may benefit from attending therapeutic boarding schools that can promote academic achievement.

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