Specific Learning Disability 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 imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell, or to do mathematical calculations. The term includes such conditions as perceptual disabilities, brain injury, minimal brain dysfunction, dyslexia, and developmental aphasia. The term does not include learning problems that are primarily the result of visual, hearing, or motor disabilities; of intellectual disability; of emotional disturbance; or of environmental, cultural, or economic disadvantage. The categories of Specific Learning Disabilities are: Basic Reading, Reading Fluency, Reading Comprehension, Math Calculations, Math Reasoning, Written Expression, Oral Expression, and Listening Comprehension.
Helpful Links:
Reading Rockets
Kids.gov
Families and Math
Helping Your Child Learn Math
Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities
Tips for Reading With Your Child
Families of Children with Learning Disabilities
Do2Learn
Helpful Links:
Reading Rockets
Kids.gov
Families and Math
Helping Your Child Learn Math
Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities
Tips for Reading With Your Child
Families of Children with Learning Disabilities
Do2Learn