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 condition on Axis III.

Reprinted with permission from the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision. Copyright 2000 American Psychiatric Association