Specific learning disability (SLD) evaluations are essential for determining if a child qualifies for special education services. Under IDEA, schools must use research-based, equitable methods to ...

Not all children learn at the same speed or through the same ways, but persistent challenges with reading, writing, and mathematics may warrant testing for a learning disability. Learning disabilities ...

Who are 2e students: They are gifted learners who also have a disability, such as ADHD, autism, or a learning disorder, requiring both enrichment and support. Why identification is hard: Gifts can ...

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, some “otherwise qualified” individuals with disabilities are protected from discrimination and ...

The Department of Clinical Psychology at the All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (AIISH) organised a national seminar and Continuing Rehabilitation Education (CRE) event on “Current trends and ...

Intellectual disabilities affect a child’s ability to learn and function at levels considered typical for their age. Learning disabilities affect a child’s ability to master specific skills, like ...

ADHD is not a learning disability. However, some aspects of the condition, such as difficulty concentrating and hyperactivity, may impact a person’s ability to learn. According to most researchers and ...