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Reading
Disorder Symptoms and DSM-IV Diagnosis
Reading Disorder
Symptoms and Diagnosis Overview:
Reading Disorder
symptoms and diagnostic criteria follow below. While some of these Reading
Disorder symptoms may be recognized by family, teachers, legal and medical
professionals, and others, only properly trained mental health
professionals (psychologists, psychiatrists, professional counselors etc.) can
or should even attempt to make a mental health diagnosis. Many additional
factors are considered in addition to the Reading Disorder symptoms in making
proper diagnosis, including frequently medical and psychological testing
considerations. This information on Reading Disorder symptoms and diagnostic
criteria are for information purposes only and should never replace the judgement and comprehensive assessment of a trained mental health clinician.
Diagnostic criteria for 315.00 Reading Disorder
A.
Reading achievement. as measured by individually
administered
standardized
tests
of
reading accuracy or comprehension. is substantially
below that expected given the person's chronological
age,
measured
intelligence,
and age-appropriate education.
B.
The disturbance in Criterion
A
significantly interferes with academic
achievement
or
activities of
daily
living that require reading skills.
C.
If a sensory deficit is present, the reading difficulties
are
in
excess of
those usually
associated with
it..
Coding
note,
If a general medical (e.g.. neurological)
condition or sensory deficit
is present, code the
condilion on Axis III.
Also, See: Other Disorders Usually First Diagnosed in
Infancy, Childhood, or Adolescence
Other Mental Health
Diagnostic Symptoms and Criteria
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