Specific learning disorder (SLD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder whose key feature is persistent difficulties learning key academic skills they are taught. A core component of specific learning disorder is the observable presence of learning difficulties in the early developmental years, even in individuals who may not be diagnosed with a SLD into their teenage or adult years.
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Specific learning disorder (SLD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder whose key feature is persistent difficulties learning key academic skills they are taught. A core component of specific learning disorder is the observable presence of learning difficulties in the early developmental years, even in individuals who may not be diagnosed with a SLD into their teenage or adult years.

​Symptoms:

• Difficulty reading.
• Difficulty understanding the meaning of what is read.
• Difficulty spelling.
• Difficulty with written expression (i.e., applying math concepts or solving math problems).
• Difficulty understanding number concepts, number facts, or calculation). 
• Difficulty with mathematical reasoning (i.e., applying math concepts or solving math problems).