IDEA Disability Category > Specific Learning Disability
Specific Learning Disability (LSD)
The “specific learning disability” (SLD) category covers a specific group of learning challenges. These conditions affect a child’s ability to read, write, listen, speak, reason, or do math.
Federal Definition of SLD
The term “specific learning disability” means a disorder in 1 or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language, spoken or written, which disorder may manifest itself in the imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell, or do mathematical calculations.
Disorders included
Such term includes such conditions as perceptual disabilities, brain injury, minimal brain dysfunction, dyslexia, and developmental aphasia.
Disorders not included
Such term does not include a learning problem that is primarily the result of visual, hearing, or motor disabilities, of intellectual disabilities, of emotional disturbance, or of environmental, cultural, or economic disadvantage.
Ref: Section 1401 (30) – Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Resources by county
The New Community School for Dyslexia
Address:
4211 Hermitage Road,
Richmond, Virginia 23227
Phone:
(804) 266-2494
Email:
Riverside School
Address:
2110 McRae Road,
North Chesterfield, VA 23235
Phone:
(804) 320-3465
Email:
Developmental Health and Wellness
Address:
12089 Gayton Rd,
Henrico, VA 23238
Phone:
(804) 724-7550
Email: