Adult SLD Certification in Real-world Settings: Too Late or Still Valid
Specific learning disability (SLD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder recognized as disability in India. SLD assessment in adults is challenging due to the absence of childhood records, overlapping conditions, and limited adult-specific tools. This article discusses practical assessment challenges through hypothetical case scenarios and emphasizes the need for clearer guidelines.
Authors
- Pratibha Gehlawat (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9618-1480)
- Tanu Gupta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5155-7376)
- Vijay K. Saini (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-6164-8447)
Institutions
- All India Institute of Medical Sciences Jodhpur (IN)
- Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine
- Published
- 2026-05-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/02537176261448397
- Primary Topic
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00