Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: Specific learning disorder (SLD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder. The present study was conducted to assess specific learning disorders among children. Materials & Methods: 105 children age ranged 10-16 years of specific learning disorders of both genders were enrolled and a semi-structured proforma was formed consisting of perinatal events, referral pattern and co-morbidities of children. Neurological issues were recorded. Results: Out of 105, boys were 67 and girls were 38. Age group 10-12 years had 12 boys and 10 girls, 12-14 years had 25 boys and 12 girls and 14-16 years had 30 boys and 16 girls. 83 were right- handed, 20 were left- handed and 2 were mixed handed. Medium of instruction was hindi in 75, English in 30 and other in 5 children. Gap between the onset ofsymptoms and the referral was <6 months in 56, between <6 months- 2 years in 40 and 2-years- 4 years in 9. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Comorbidities were ADHD in 35, ASD in 40 and anxiety in 30 patients. Deficits were fine motor issues in 42, right left confusion in 30 and difficulty in telling time seeing the clock in 27 patients. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Specific learning disabilityis an important cause of academic underachievement especially in children.