All of the following are common components of the definition of learning disabilities except
A)Presence of intellectual disabilities
B)Discrepancy between assumed ability and actual achievement
C)Difficulty in learning in one or more subject areas
D)Presumption of central nervous system dysfunction

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The presence of intellectual disabilities is not a common component of the definition of learning disabilities. Learning disabilities refer specifically to difficulty in learning one or more subject areas despite adequate intelligence and opportunity to learn. The definition does presume central nervous system dysfunction and a discrepancy between assumed ability and actual achievement.

All of the Following Are Common Components of the Definition