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Specific Learning Disorder

2017
Controversies related to the definition of specific learning disability and the methods used to diagnosis this condition have long been a foremost concern in assessment-related fields. The publication of new criteria for diagnosing a specific learning disorder in the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM-5; American Psychiatric ...
Erin M. McDonough, Dawn P. Flanagan, Megan Sy, Vincent C. Alfonso   +3 more
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Cognitive Clusters in Specific Learning Disorder

Journal of Learning Disabilities, 2016
The heterogeneity among children with learning disabilities still represents a barrier and a challenge in their conceptualization. Although a dimensional approach has been gaining support, the categorical approach is still the most adopted, as in the recent fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. The introduction of
Michele, Poletti, Elisa, Carretta, Laura, Bonvicini, Paolo, Giorgi-Rossi   +3 more
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Specific Learning Disorder

2019
Abstract Students with specific learning disorder (SLD) account for 35% of all students receiving special education services. In the DSM-5, SLD combines four previous diagnoses into one. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) agree that children should ...
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Specific Learning Disorders

Abstract Neurodevelopmental disorders are disorders of brain development and lifelong with early age of onset. They are distinct from acquired brain disorders resulting from trauma. To make these diagnoses, problems applying key academic skills to learning have an onset during the developmental period and must have persisted for at least
James C. Harris, Joseph T. Coyle
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Specific Language and Learning Disorders

1989
Most professionals who work with children acknowledge the existence of a class of disorders of development that are characterized by: (1) the inadequate development of particular skills (involving language and/or academic learning) and (2) the absence of any demonstrable etiology of physical disorder, neurological disorder, global mental retardation ...
Lorian Baker, Dennis P. Cantwell
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Specific Learning Disorders

2016
In the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5), the American Psychiatric Association (2013) categorizes specific learning disorder (SLD) as a neurodevelopmental disorder. Combining the DSM-IV-TR diagnoses of reading disorder, mathematics disorder, disorder of written expression, and learning disorder not otherwise specified, SLD ...
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[Specific aims of consultations for learning disorders].

Revista de neurologia, 2008
To describe the contribution made by consultations for learning disorders through their specific aims.The prognosis of children with specific learning difficulties, suffering from dysphasia, dyslexia, dyscalculia, dyspraxia, dysexecutive or dysattentional syndrome, partly depends on whether the methods and materials required for their re-educational ...
Schlumberger, Emilie, Suiro, Lesley, Deborde, A.S.   +2 more
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SPECIFIC LEARNING DISORDERS AND COMPENSATORY TOOLS

Acta Medica Mediterranea, 2018
Introduction: People with Specific Learning Disorders face many difficulties in their school experiences and in life, with consequences on learning, psychological implications and negative school paths undertaken. Behind the SLD label there are very different frameworks: characteristics that also affect the way to face and manage one's own life ...
Maria Quarto, Federica Savino, Vittoria Molisso   +2 more
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Children with Learning Disabilities or Specific Learning Disorders

2018
In this chapter, primary care providers learn about what learning disabilities or specific learning disorders are, as described in the DSM-5. Processes for diagnosis and assessment are reviewed. The concept of a nonverbal disability is also discussed. Prevalence, clinical expression, and etiology are highlighted.
Patricia A. Prelock, Tiffany L. Hutchins
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Case Report of Specific Learning Disorder

Corpus Journal of Case Reports (CJCR), 2022
A seven years old boy was referred to an outpatient department of psychiatry. He came with the complaints of limited words, difficulties in learning and using academic skills, refuses to comply requests from authority figures and easily annoyed. Client was assessed with Informal and Formal Assessment.
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