Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Introduction: We feels that identifying the symptoms of depression at an early stage is a crucial step to prevent the worsening of the condition. So, there is a felt need to assess the depressive symptoms among children with SLD. Materials and Methods: IQ was assessed by the clinical psychology unit using Malin’s intelligence scale. Detailed diagnoses of cases along with comorbidities were done by the treating team comprising of psychiatrists and psychologists. These children, while reporting for treatment, was seen by the primary investigator and data collection was done. Techniques used for data collection were interview method, and record review as the primary investigator was a nursing professional. Results: Indicates that 32.5% of the participants were in the group of 8-9yrs, 74.1% were boys. More than half (50.8%) of the participants belong to the Hindu religion. Most of the participants (61.6%) were living in a rural area. 55.8% of the participants were elder children. 50.8% of the participants had one sibling. Most of the participants (63.3%) were maintaining peer interaction. Conclusion: Early diagnosis and intervention in children with SLD make a substantial improvement in self- confidence and social competence which help them in opening windows of opportunity.