Because learning disabilities are most commonly manifested during childhood, historical information of learning difficulties in elementary, secondary and postsecondary education must be included. An evaluation report must also include a comprehensive diagnostic interview by a qualified evaluator who addresses relevant background information to support the diagnosis. Family history Psychosocial history Medical history including the absence of a medical basis for the present symptoms. Testing must be comprehensive. It is not acceptable to administer only one test for the purpose of diagnosis.
Fourth edition are acceptable.
Current levels of functioning in reading, mathe matics, and written language are required. Mastery Tests-Revised, or the Stanford Diagnostic Mathe matics Test. The Wide Range Achievement Test is NOT a compre hensive measure of achievement and therefore, is not suitable as the sole measure of achievement. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list or to restrict assessment in other pertinent areas such as vocational interests and aptitudes. Testing must be current, preferably within the past three years or after age eighteen.