Chinese Journal of Applied Clinical Pediatrics 2015;30(11):810-817

doi:10.3760/cma.j.issn.2095-428X.2015.11.004

Specific learning disorder

Binrang YANG

Keywords

Specific learning disorder; Neuropsychological mechanism; Clinical manifestation; Diagnosis; Treatment

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

Specific learning disorder (SLD) is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders with a biological origin manifested by difficulties in the acquisition or use of academic skills.The onset is usually during the years of formal schooling and may occur across the life span with profound and extensive influences.The purpose of this article is to review the prevalence,etiological factors,neuropsychological mechanism,clinical manifestation,diagnosis,differential diagnosis,comorbidity and treatment of SLD.