Specific learning disabilities: an approach to its foundations

Authors

  • Vitor Cruz Faculdade de Motricidade Humana, Universidade do Minho, Portugal

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5902/1984686X4113

Keywords:

Specific learning disabilities, Definition, Intervention.

Abstract

With the intention to contribute to the understanding of what the Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) is, in this article we address some of the basic aspects related to this issue. We will provide a brief historical approach of the SLD, and then we present its definition, characteristics and classification. The article ends with a short analysis to diagnosis and intervention in the SLD.

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Published

2011-12-24

How to Cite

Cruz, V. (2011). Specific learning disabilities: an approach to its foundations. Special Education Magazine, 24(41), 329–345. https://doi.org/10.5902/1984686X4113

Issue

Revista Educação Especial, v. 24, n. 41, set./dez. 2011

Section

Continuous Demand

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