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By LDA of America

Erin M. McDonough, Ph.D.

Dr. Erin McDonough is a licensed psychologist in New York and New Jersey. She earned her PhD in School Psychology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and respecialized in Neuropsychology at the Fielding Graduate Institute.

The Enduring Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic about Educational Disruption

Some professionals are once again suggesting that specific learning disabilities (SLD) is no longer a useful construct and perhaps should be replaced or even eliminated altogether. he purpose of this commentary is to examine why we still need to identify students with SLD, explain the main characteristics of SLD, and make a few suggestions for the revision of SLD in the re-authorization of IDEA 2004. 

Become a Sponsor for LDACON62!

Since 1963 the Learning Disabilities Association has served as the premier resource for educators, counselors, attorneys, school psychologists, administrators, para-educators, researchers and other professionals, along with parents of children and adults who have learning disabilities. Our 62nd International Conference will bring these audiences together to learn, discover, advocate and work to create awareness and new opportunities.

Become a Sponsor for LDACON61!

Since 1963 the Learning Disabilities Association has served as the premier resource for educators, counselors, attorneys, school psychologists, administrators, para-educators, researchers and other professionals, along with parents of children and adults who have learning disabilities. Our 61st International Conference will bring all of these audiences together in Orlando, Florida to learn, discover, advocate and work together to create awareness and new opportunities.