Psychiatry.org - What Are Specific Learning Disorders?
In 2013, the DSM-5* changed the diagnostic criteria for Specific Learning Disorder (SLD) to combine all three learning disorders (reading, mathematics, and written expression) into one …
Specific Learning Disorder: Types, Symptoms, Causes, Treatment
May 11, 2021 · SLD, also known as specific learning disability, is the diagnosis a doctor may give to children (and some adults) who have trouble understanding or learning information.
Specific Learning Disabilities - National Center for Learning …
Learn about Specific Learning Disabilities (SLDs) such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, their impacts on academic skills, and the rights and protections available under IDEA, ADA, …
Specific learning disability (SLD) means a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language, spoken or written, that may …
What are Specific Learning Disabilities (SLDs)? - Ability Central
Aug 21, 2025 · Ability Central answers the top questions about specific learning disabilities (SLDs), including what they are, what diagnoses are included within the category, and what a …
What is a Specific Learning Disability? | Symptoms & Strategies
Students with a specific learning disability may struggle with reading, writing, or math. Learn about the symptoms, statistics, and strategies for success.
Specific Learning Disability and SLD/Dyslexia--FAQ - CT.gov
Some students with SLD or SLD/Dyslexia may need accommodations or related services in order to benefit from the same instruction as their peers; however, they may not need specialized …
Guide to Specific Learning Disorders | Goldman Center
Specific Learning Disorders (SLD) are a category of neurodevelopmental disorders that affect a child’s ability to acquire and use academic skills such as reading, writing, or mathematics.
Types of Specific Learning Disability - Undivided
Nov 2, 2022 · A “specific learning disorder” is a medical term used in making a medical diagnosis, while school districts use the term “specific learning disability” (also abbreviated as SLD).
Specific Learning Disorders (SLD) Overview – PANDA
The consensus statements were put into the following definition: “The central concept of SLD involves disorders of learning and cognition that are intrinsic to the individual.