The diagnosis of LD can be made if there is significant discrepancy between intelligence test scores (raw ability to learn) and achievement test score (actual learning achievement).
A comprehensive medical, psychological, and educational assessment is critical to making a clear and correct diagnosis.
Bruce Franklin Pennington has written: 'Diagnosing learning disorders' -- subject(s): Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Attention Deficit Disorders with Hyperactivity, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, Autism in children, Autistic Disorder, Diagnosis, Infantile Autism, Language Development Disorders, Learning Disorders, Learning disabilities, Memory disorders, Neuropsychology
The three main types of learning disorders are reading disorders, mathematics disorders, and disorders of written expression
I know speech-language pathology has a language component and therefore, speech therapists work with patients who have different types of language or learning disorders, BUT can speech therapists TEST for learning disorders when a student is having difficulty in areas such as reading and math? Or, would a child need to be tested by someone else? How do you become certified to give these learning disorder tests to patients?
Some common learning disorders include dyslexia (difficulty with reading), dysgraphia (difficulty with writing), and dyscalculia (difficulty with math). Additionally, conditions such as ADHD and auditory processing disorder can also affect learning.
An orthopedist is a physician who diagnosis and treats disorders of the bones, muscles, and joints. A rheumatologist is a physician who diagnosis and treats disorders of connective tissue.
Learning disabilities
The three main types of learning disorders are reading disorders, mathematics disorders, and disorders of written expression.
The male: female ratio for learning disorders is about 5:1
Learning disorders are academic difficulties experienced by children and adults of average to above-average intelligence.
A key tool in the diagnosis and management of epilepsy and other seizure disorders. It is also used to assist in the diagnosis of brain damage and diseases such as strokes, tumors, encephalitis, mental retardation , and sleep disorders.
Donald A. Williamson has written: 'Assessment of eating disorders' -- subject(s): Bulimia, Diagnosis, Differential Diagnosis, Eating disorders, Obesity, Therapy