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.

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 …

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 …

Authorities: 20 United States Code (USC) §§ 1021, 7801; 34 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 300; Texas Education Code (TEC); 19 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapters 74, 89

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.

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 …

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

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.

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.

TEA's technical assistance guide to support LEAs and multidisciplinary teams to evaluate students suspected of having an SLD.