Are Different Types of Learning Disorder Associated With Distinct Cognitive Functioning Profiles?

ABSTRACT: Introduction: DSM-5 presented a revised conceptualization of specific learning disorders (LD). Contrary to former versions, the various types of LD-i.e., mathematics disorder, reading disorder, and writing disorder-are not treated as distinct diagnostic entities but are integrated into one single LD category. In support of this new classification, it has been argued that the various types of LD overlap to a great extent in their cognitive functioning profiles and therefore do not exhibit a distinct set of cognitive causes. In contrast, ICD-11 still adheres to the idea of discrete categories and thus follows the specificity hypothesis of LD. Using latent profile analysis (LPA), we therefore tested the specificity of cognitive strengths and weaknesses in children with different types

SUBMITTER: Brandenburg J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8573071 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature