“…According to the earlier studies, teachers seem to be good informants in evaluating children’s SLDs (e.g., Avchen, Scott, & Mason, 2001; Mannerkoski et al, 2006), even though it has been reported that teachers may overestimate children’s problems (Ahonen & Lyytinen, 1998). Also, several factors like preconceptions and stereotypes affect teachers’ assessments (Bakker & Bosman, 2006; Sideridis, Antoniou, & Padeliadu, 2008). Furthermore, the screening instrument for SLDs was also a weakness.…”