CAUSES of LEARNING DISABILITY Learning disability may cause by one of the variety of factors or by a combination. Possible causes include the following are Complication during birth resulting in lack of oxygen to the brain, A vary pre- mature birth, Chromosome abnormalities such as Down’s Syndrome, Illness and injury in early childhood, Mother’s illness during pregnancy.HEREDITY It is observed that a child whose parents had a learning disability is likely to develop the same disorder.Stress during birth such as high fever, head injury and poor nutrition.ENVIRONMENT Increased exposure to toxins such as lead (in paint, toys etc.)