The Traditional Timing for Diagnosing Specific Learning Disorders Has Been

The traditional timing for diagnosing specific learning disorders has been after a child displays difficulty with a particular school subject that made his or her achievement scores fall at least two years below IQ. What does the textbook say about this policy?

A) This means that diagnosis often occurs after a child with a disability has already given up.
B) It is important to wait for diagnosis, because many children outgrow their early difficulties.
C) Waiting allows time for parents to seek private assistance for their children.
D) Because there are no early interventions available, it really doesn't matter when diagnosis occurs.