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Some children progress through school more slowly than their peers, despite having no diagnosed intellectual or specific learning disabilities. This pattern of general academic delay is often referred to as slow learning disorder (sld)—a descriptive term, not a medical diagnosis.

What is slow learning? Children with sld typically have iq scores in the low-average range (70-85) and struggle across subjects like reading, writing, and math.

Unlike children with dyslexia or dyscalculia, slow learners show widespread difficulty with abstract thinking, memory, attention, and following instructions. They often require more time and repetition to grasp and retain new concepts.