Specific Learning Disorder combines the DSM-4 diagnoses of

Specific Learning Disorder combines the DSM-4 diagnoses of

• A. Reading disorder
• B. Mathematics disorder
• C. Disorder of written expression
• D. Reading disorder, Mathematics disorder, Disorder of written expression, and learning disorder not otherwise specified

Answer: (D)

Specific Learning Disorder under DSM-5 consolidates the previous DSM-IV diagnoses of reading disorder, mathematics disorder, disorder of written expression, and learning disorder not otherwise specified. The idea is that learning difficulties can appear in any one of these domains or in several, and the diagnosis focuses on the area(s) impaired and the impact on academic performance and daily functioning. The option that lists all four DSM-IV categories best captures what DSM-4 identified as distinct learning disorders, which DSM-5 then grouped under one umbrella with specified domains. In practice, clinicians specify the domain affected (for example, reading, written expression, or mathematics) or multiple domains, reflecting how learning struggles can present across areas.

Specific Learning Disorder under DSM-5 consolidates the previous DSM-IV diagnoses of reading disorder, mathematics disorder, disorder of written expression, and learning disorder not otherwise specified. The idea is that learning difficulties can appear in any one of these domains or in several, and the diagnosis focuses on the area(s) impaired and the impact on academic performance and daily functioning. The option that lists all four DSM-IV categories best captures what DSM-4 identified as distinct learning disorders, which DSM-5 then grouped under one umbrella with specified domains. In practice, clinicians specify the domain affected (for example, reading, written expression, or mathematics) or multiple domains, reflecting how learning struggles can present across areas.