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 …

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) is defined as a disorder in one or more of the basic processes involved in understanding or using language, spoken or written, that may manifest itself in an …

Aug 21, 2025 · About 32% of 7.3 million students aged 3–21 who received special education services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) have a specific learning …

Discover the causes, symptoms, and treatment options for specific learning disorder (SLD). Learn how to identify and manage dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia effectively.

This network of national organizations recognizes the need to tackle persistent challenges related to eligibility for special education and identifying students with SLD.

Definition A specific learning disability is defined as a disorder in one or more of the basic learning processes involved in understanding or in using.

Aug 12, 2025 · Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) are neurodevelopmental disorders that affect a child’s abilities in reading, writing, and mathematics. Examples include dyslexia, dyscalculia, …

Sep 4, 2025 · Specific learning disorder is a condition that causes children to have difficulty with reading, writing and/or math. If they have trouble with reading, the disorder is called dyslexia. If …

It is a misconception that the presence of a sensory motor, or emotional disability can never co-occur with an SLD. Similarly, a student can have environmental, cultural or economic …