What is a hallmark of a specific learning disorder in a child?
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Correct answer: Average IQ but persistent trouble with reading, writing, or arithmetic
Specific learning disorders occur despite normal overall intellectual ability and involve persistent difficulties in academic skills in one or more areas (reading, writing, maths).
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