- expressive language, also called oral expression, or receptive language, also called listening comprehension;
- basic writing mechanics or written expression;
- Basic reading decoding or reading comprehension;
- Basic math calculation skills or applied math and problem solving.
Specific learning disabilities are not typically diagnosed when other primary disabling conditions such as visual impairments, hearing impairments, motor disabilities, mental retardation, or emotional disturbances are present. Further, students whose academic weaknesses are caused by environmental, cultural, or economic disadvantage are not typically diagnosed with learning disabilities unless there is evidence the disability is not related to these factors and the child has received appropriate educational intervention.


