What is the definition of a Learning Disability?
It seems that definitions get changed frequently … so what is the most recent official professional definition. I’ve tried searching online but again, they many don’t give dates and some sites are out of date.
Thanks.
Shows how unclear it all is but does help understand the main factors:
Interestingly, there is no clear and widely accepted definition of “learning disabilities.” Because of the multidisciplinary nature of the field, there is ongoing debate on the issue of definition, and there are currently at least 12 definitions that appear in the professional literature. These disparate definitions do agree on certain factors:
The learning disabled have difficulties with academic achievement and progress. Discrepancies exist between a person’s potential for learning and what he actually learns.
The learning disabled show an uneven pattern of development (language development, physical development, academic development and/or perceptual development).
Learning problems are not due to environmental disadvantage.
Learning problems are not due to mental retardation or emotional disturbance.
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