It depends...: Upon his motivation, the nature of his learning difficulties, possible related/coexisting problems, & upon the support of family/friends/professionals. 1 emphasis right away is to build upon whatever his relative strengths are. Competence can be developed which can build self-confidence & a measure of independence. But he has a serious disability; cognitive development may not be the 1st priority.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Very like yes: Often people with learning disabilities can be helped to learn by trying different methods of instruction. For example people learn to read in a variety of ways. Also his brain likely has matured in the last 8 years. There are many adult literacy programs that are quite excellent and you might help him look into one of them. Psychological testing my an educational psychologist could also help.
Answered 12/16/2012
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How could he have : Left school at age 12? Each state has compulsory education laws, from age 5-8 thru 16-18, although some allow 14 year-olds to leave with parental permission. It sounds like he may have intellectual disability rather than a learning disability. He should seek an evaluation by the social security administration for SSI & medicaid. He can re-enter public school thru age 22 in a work-study program.
Answered 2/13/2015
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