SLD (Specific Learning Disability)
What it means
A US IDEA special education category for a disorder affecting one or more learning processes (reading, writing, mathematical reasoning) — for example, dyslexia, dyscalculia, or dysgraphia.
Term details
Category: education
Regional use: us
Last source check: July 28, 2026
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