Learning Disorders - General Criteria

Question 1

DADS Rule Learning

Answer 1

General Criteria Mnenomic

Question 2

What does the “D” in “DADS Rule Learning” stand for (first D)?

Answer 2

Difficulties in academic skills – in reading, writing, or math, lasting 6+ months despite intervention.

Question 3

What does the “A” in “DADS Rule Learning” stand for?

Answer 3

Academic performance below expectations, interfering with school/work/daily life, confirmed by testing.

Question 4

What does the second “D” in “DADS Rule Learning” mean?

Answer 4

Developmental onset – symptoms started in school-age years, even if diagnosed later.

Question 5

What does the “S” in “DADS Rule Learning” stand for?

Answer 5

Symptoms not better explained by other conditions (e.g., intellectual disability, lack of instruction, sensory issues).

Question 6

What are the 3 main types of Specific Learning Disorder?

Answer 6

With impairment in reading (dyslexia)
With impairment in written expression
With impairment in mathematics