Landon is having difficulty learning to read in school. He has poor word reading accuracy, a slow rate of reading, and a weakness in reading comprehension. If Landon were to be diagnosed with a specific learning disorder, it would most likely be

A. dyscalculia.
B. social communication disorder.
C. dysgraphia.
D. dyslexia.


Answer: D

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