have ADHD.
When someone mentioned below that 24% of UCLA students receive testing accommodations, that sounds about right.
Approximately 15% of people have dyslexia or another visual processing-related learning disability, and about 11% have ADHD.
At my college, I'm known for identifying the faculty person who can spot the most students who likely have an undiagnosed learning disability. I can walk into a room, describe what dyslexia looks like, and about one in six parents, students, or even teachers will raise their hand and say, "That's me."
Many people with dyslexia or other visual processing differences go undiagnosed because they assume everyone sees and processes written information the same way they do. They don't realize their experience is fundamentally different from that of most people.
The consequences of going undiagnosed can be significant. Studies estimate that 30% to 50% of incarcerated individuals have dyslexia, while research also suggests that about 35% of U.S. business owners and roughly 40% of self-made millionaires have dyslexia. Dyslexia itself does not determine a person's future, but early identification and appropriate support can make an enormous difference.
Some colleges do a poor job of providing accommodations. Fortunately, my community college is excellent in this area. Good for UCLA Law School for recognizing how common learning disabilities are and for being proactive about ensuring students receive the accommodations they need.
Their numbers match the science.