Humans experience social anxiety to different degrees and in different areas. In school settings, this can be a barrier to learning. The school is a social place and to experience anxiety around peers can be challenging, especially if the student also has a learning disability. Social anxiety problems are often associated with learning disabilities. Unfortunately, students with special needs are frequently lacking necessary social skills needed to adapt to their environment. These qualities in a person may lead to a student developing social anxiety. As a result, students may feel apprehensive in their educational setting which can lead to major problems in their learning. By being aware of social anxiety that can exist is students with learning disabilities, teachers will have a better chance of helping their students overcome their fears and succeed in their educational endeavors.