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These are many types of "languages" spoken when it comes to describe learning disabilities, and it's often helpful to familiarize yourself with a few basic definitions.
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<A HREF="glossary-1.html">Clinical Terms</A>: Here are some clinical terms often associated with learning disabilities.
These definitions are provided by the fourth edition of The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders.
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<A HREF="glossary-2.html">Legal Procedural Terms</A>: These laws and terms are often associated with the legal aspect of learning disabilities.
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<A HREF="glossary-3.html">Tests</A>: Here are descriptions of some tests (and other assessment tools) we use to assess candidates. These include the tests that are normally required in order to get special accommodations for exams like the LSAT, the BAR, the SAT, etc.
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<A HREF="glossary-4.html">ACLS Terms & Definitions</A>: These are terms we often use to describe what we do.
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