According to the DSM-IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders Fourth Edition, the official learning disabilities definition is as follows:
- “Learning Disorders are diagnosed when the individual’s achievement on individually administered standardized tests in reading, mathematics, or written express is substantially below that expected for age, schooling, and level of intelligence. The learning problems significantly interfere with academic achievement or activities of daily living that require reading, mathematical, or writing skills.”
Testing for learning disabilities is important when, no matter how hard they try, your kids don’t get that A+ they wanted. School success seems impossible. Sometimes they need to undergo testing for learning disabilities. Learning disabilities are serious and need to be addressed or your child’s difficulties in school may never be solved.
When kids are forgetful and disorganized and have to use all their resources to survive each day, they may have a learning disability. Unless teachers and parents understand how difficult it is for such children, they won’t be able to relate to them.