When my university disability advisor confirmed that I was likely to have a specific learning disability, thoughts of abandoning a profession in journalism and media bombarded my mind.

Lionel Hahn // Getty Images 25 celebrities who you may not realize have learning disabilities Maya Hawke attends the “Asteroid City” photocall at the 76th annual Cannes film festival.

5. Make the work a priority Ultimately, research shows that all students—including those with disabilities—perform better in school when they feel they are valued and belong there, Carter said.

However, for someone who has a learning disability, it can feel like a negative label. I am married, I have my own home, and I work in a job I love, where I get to help other people.

Defining learning disabilities Learning disabilities are caused by differences in the brain's function or structure. That can affect the way a person processes information.

The charity Mencap says hundreds of thousands of people with learning disabilities feel isolated because of attitudes towards them - we hear from two of them.

New data reveals 76% of eligible Scots with learning disabilities were not offered a promised health check last year.

Marker Learning compiled a list of 25 celebrities you may not realize are affected by learning disabilities, using a variety of news sources.