Because of the exclusionary clause in most definitions of learning disabilities, children with other primary disabling conditions cannot also be defined as learning disabled.

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The exclusionary clause in the definitions of learning disabilities specifies that learning disabilities cannot be primarily the result of other conditions, such as intellectual disabilities, emotional disturbance, or environmental, cultural, or economic disadvantage. This means that if a child's primary diagnosis is one of these other conditions, they would not also be classified as learning disabled according to these definitions.

Because of the Exclusionary Clause in Most Definitions of Learning