Specific Learning Disability Assessment 2024 [SLD Assessment]

Specific Learning Disability Assessment 2024 [SLD Assessment]
Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) refer to a group of neurodevelopmental disorders that impede the ability to learn or use specific academic skills (reading, writing, mathematics), which are the foundation for other academic learning. These difficulties are unexpected in relation to other cognitive abilities and are not primarily due to intellectual disabilities, sensory impairments, emotional disturbances, or lack of educational opportunities.
Types of Specific Learning Disabilities
Dyslexia: Difficulty in reading, including challenges with accurate or fluent word recognition, poor decoding, and spelling abilities.
Dysgraphia: Difficulty in writing, which includes issues with spelling, handwriting, and organizing written expression.
Dyscalculia: Difficulty in mathematics, encompassing problems with number sense, memorization of arithmetic facts, accurate or fluent calculation, and logical mathematical reasoning.
Assessment of Specific Learning Disabilities
The assessment of SLD is comprehensive and multifaceted, involving a combination of standardized testing, observational data, and input from educators and parents. The following steps are generally involved:
Pre-Assessment Procedures
Referral: Typically initiated by teachers, parents, or healthcare providers based on observed difficulties in academic performance.
Screening: Initial screening to rule out other conditions that might mimic SLD (e.g., vision, hearing problems, emotional issues).
Comprehensive Evaluation
Review of Educational History: Examination of academic records and performance to identify patterns of difficulty.
Interviews: Structured interviews with parents, teachers, and the student to gather contextual information about the student’s learning environment, behaviors, and challenges.
Observations: Classroom observations to see the student’s behavior in a naturalistic setting.
Standardized Testing
Cognitive Assessments: Tests such as the Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children (WISC-V) to measure intellectual functioning and identify cognitive strengths and weaknesses.
Specific Tools for SLD assessment
1. NIMHANS Battery test
2. GLAD test
The assessment of Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) involves a thorough evaluation process, including pre-assessment procedures, comprehensive evaluation, standardized testing, and integration of findings to form a diagnosis. This process ensures an accurate understanding of the student's learning profile and guides the development of tailored educational plans to support their academic growth.

[@umashankar4590]

Clear , precise, specific, and impressive presentation... Just wow!

[@SureshBadaMath]

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[@ekaksha4533]

​@@SureshBadaMath sir, plz tell if a person has mental illness and 2SLDs will he be considered under multiple disability or not? I had messaged you on LinkedIn too.

[@madhusudhanguggilla7736]

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[@bidyutmukherjee789]

🙏🌷⬜🇮🇳Good afternoon Prof.Dr. Suresh BadaMath. You are great.
SLD Assessments 12- Mar -2024
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[@AashishAwate]

Which Documents and Test required for Making UDID card For SLD.

[@drdineshrohilla]

Thank you Sir

[@SureshBadaMath]

Most welcome

[@arunmohans624]

Sir, can you please make a video on the changes due to the replacement of IPC & CRPC sections related to the medical profession? I mean the sections important for medical professionals in Bharatiya Nyay Samhitha etc?

[@SureshBadaMath]

Thank you very much for suggestions

[@annapooranisivakumar659]

I am in Bangalore, i want to show my son for sld test

[@aartisharma4998]

sir,if possible please share the link for Form A Screening format. I am working as a school counselor and need for school purpose

[@AbishekAnandRollno]

Sir please make video on assessment of multiple disability

[@ekaksha4533]

Yes sir

[@SureshBadaMath]

Thank you very much
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[@vidhyagowda8051]

Thank u sir if possible Form A and gazetted notification link sir

[@SureshBadaMath]

Please find the link
depwd.gov.in/latest-notified-guidelines-for-assessing-the-extent-of-specified-disabilities-dated-14-03-2024/

[@ekaksha4533]

Can screening be done in adulthood?

[@SureshBadaMath]

No