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 overarching diagnosis.
Specific Learning Disabilities (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.
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 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 manifest itself in the …
Specific Learning Disabilities - National Center for Learning Disabilities
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, and Section …
Specific Learning Disability and SLD - Dyslexia - CT.gov
Dyslexia is included in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA, 2004) as a specific learning disability (SLD). Dyslexia impacts reading, specifically decoding and accurate and/or fluent word …
What are Specific Learning Disabilities? - Special Education Journey
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, and …
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 parent should …
Understanding and Supporting Learners with Disabilities
Dec 29, 2025 · A specific learning disability (or SLD) is a specific impairment of academic learning that interferes with a specific aspect of schoolwork and that reduces a student’s academic performance …
What is Specific Learning Disability? Signs, Causes, and Support for ...
Feb 1, 2024 · Helping a child with an SLD isn’t about pushing them harder through meltdowns—it’s about clearing brain pathways so knowledge and creativity shine. Behavior is communication.