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. 2020 Feb;9(Suppl 1):S9–S22. doi: 10.21037/tp.2019.11.04

Table 9. Key features of specific learning disorders.

Disorder Most likely to be recognized by Some key features
Mathematics 2nd or 3rd grade level Key problem is with arithmetics
Difficulties in:
Understanding or naming mathematical terms
Math operations or concepts
Decoding or recognizing math symbols or signs
Copying numbers or figures
Following sequences of math steps
Counting or multiplication tables
Reading 4th grade level Delayed language milestones
Spelling errors
Slow reading
Problems with rhyming words or words that sound alike
Difficulty decoding unfamiliar or nonsense words or single words
Written expression 5th grade level Poor writing skills
Grammatical errors
Punctuation errors
Poor paragraph organization
Spelling errors
Very poor handwriting