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Question
The NJCLD definition of learning disabilities is different from the IDEA definition in thatA) it pertains to school-age children only
B) social difficulties are recognized as a learning disability
C) a specific formula for calculating a discrepancy score is provided
D) central nervous system dysfunction is presumed to the cause of learning disabilities
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