Which is the best description of a student with learning disabilities?
A) The child tends to exhibit inattentiveness, hyperactivity, and excessive impulsivity, which are unwarranted for the child's age and hinders his or her social and educational success.
B) The child has a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language, spoken or written.
C) The child demonstrates a marked delay in meeting motor developmental milestones (e.g., walking) and in the development of motor coordination that is not explained by intellectual disability or a known physical disorder.
D) The child exhibits one or more of the following tendencies over a long period of time and to a marked degree: (1) an inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health factors; (2) an inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships; (3) inappropriate types of behavior or feelings under normal circumstances; (4) a general pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression; and (5) a tendency to develop physical symptoms or fears associated with personal or school problems.

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A student with learning disabilities has a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language, spoken or written. This can impact their ability to read, write, listen, speak, or perform mathematical calculations. Inattentiveness, hyperactivity, impulsivity, delays in motor development, or emotional and behavioral difficulties may be associated with learning disabilities but are not the defining characteristics.

Which Is the Best Description of a Student with Learning