Question

Michael, a 10-year-old boy, was diagnosed with a disorder where he has difficulty in perceiving and processing information accurately and efficiently. This impacts his basic skills of reading, writing and doing mathematics. Identify this disorder.

Options

• Autism spectrum disorder

• Intellectual disability

• Specific learning disorder

• Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder

Answer 1

Specific learning disorder

Explanation: 

SLD is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects students' ability to learn and apply academic abilities such as reading, writing, and maths. For an extended period of time, children with SLD are unable to learn or apply abilities in one or more disciplines of study.