The diagnostic criteria for learning disabilities has changed (from DSM IV-TR to DSM 5) and used to rely more heavily on intellectual testing to determine if someone met the criteria for the disorder. What potential concerns are present if the sole focus of learning disorders were based on cognitive testing scores?

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It may present a bias against people not able to get tested

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It may present a bias against those with a teacher who is not familiar with learning disabilities and cognitive testing scores

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It may present a bias against people in higher socioeconomic status groups

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It was not about a potential bias against a group. The criteria changed because they were changing the diagnostic label of learning disability and therefore need to make changes to the criteria.

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