SLD Assessment (Specific Learning Disability Assessment)
Age Range: Typically 7 years onwards (after basic schooling begins)
What it measures:
Assesses academic skill deficits in:
- Reading (Dyslexia)
- Writing/spelling (Dysgraphia)
- Mathematics (Dyscalculia)
Includes evaluation of:
- Achievement testing
- Cognitive profile (IQ–achievement gap)
- Processing issues (phonological awareness, working memory)
Use: Diagnosis and certification for learning disability accommodations.