A specific learning disorder is diagnosed when a child's academic achievement is below what is expected of his/her age. It cannot be diagnosed when:

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A specific learning disorder cannot be diagnosed in a child who has an intellectual disability as the intellectual disability can explain the academic underachievement. ADHD, anxiety disorders and mood disorders can co-occur with a specific learning disorder but are not a reason to exclude its diagnosis. Being mute does not necessarily explain the academic underachievement and is not a reason to exclude a specific learning disorder diagnosis.

A Specific Learning Disorder Is Diagnosed When a Child's Academic