With Regard to Gender Differences and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

question 1

Multiple Choice

With regard to gender differences and specific learning disorders (SLD) :

• A) Between 60% and 80% of children referred for an evaluation of SLD are boys
• B) Epidemiological studies find that somewhat more girls meet diagnostic criteria for specific learning disorders than boys
• C) There may be a referral bias, where teachers are more likely to refer girls for help with specific learning disorders than boys
• D) Both b and c are correct

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