Children ‘At Risk’ of Developing Specific Learning Disability in Primary Schools

Chordia, Sri Lakshmi; Thandapani, Kanimozhi; Arunagirinathan, Arulkumaran

doi:10.1007/s12098-019-03130-z

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“…Consistent with other studies where gender differences have been shown to exist with respect to learning disability cases [ 7 , 21 ], our study found that male children had a higher likelihood of having learning disability compared to females. The etiology of these differences remains unclear [ 21 ].…”

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“…Few studies have examined sociodemographic factors and their relationship to learning disability in individual states in the United States [ 8 , 18 , 21 ]. To the best of my knowledge, no study has explored the relationship of socioeconomic and sociodemographic factors and learning disability in preterm children for all the states combined.…”

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Sociodemographic and socioeconomic correlates of learning disability in preterm children in the United States

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Background In 2019, 1 in every 10 infants born in the United States was preterm. Prematurity has life-threatening consequences and causes a range of developmental disabilities, of which learning disability is a prevalent complication. Despite the availability of special services for children living with learning disability, gaps still exist in terms of access due to socioeconomic factors. The aim of this study is to evaluate socioeconomic and sociodemographic correlates of learning disability in preterm children. Methods This cross-sectional study used data from the 2016–2018 National Survey of Children’s Health. Weighted multivariable analyses were conducted to ascertain the association of sociodemographic and socioeconomic factors on learning disability among preterm children. The main outcome variable was the presence of learning disability. Results Among 9555 preterm children in our study population, 1167 (12%) had learning disability. Learning disability was significantly associated with health insurance, food situation, and poverty level after adjustment for other variables. Children currently insured had lower odds of having learning disability compared to those without health insurance (OR = 0.79, 95% C.I. = 0.70–0.91). Also, children living in households that cannot afford nutritious meals are more likely to have learning disability compared to those that can afford nutritious meals at home (OR = 1.55, 95% C.I. = 1.22–1.97). Conclusion These findings highlight the need for intervention efforts to target these children living with a learning disability to achieve the 2004 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of promoting educational equality and empowerment of children living with a learning disability.

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Sociodemographic and socioeconomic correlates of learning disability in preterm children in the United States

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“…4 prevalence of SLD was approximately 7.5% in south India. 37 Both reflecting the possible underdiagnosis of SLD in Taiwan; in 2020, the prevalence rate of SLD reported in Taiwan was approximately 1.2%. 20,38 The latest official data released by the Taiwanese Special Education Transmit Net (overseen by the Ministry of Education) for students with an educational level below senior high school indicated that those with SLD accounted for 32.8% of disabled children receiving special education, highlighting that SLD is the most prevalent aetiology.…”

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Mobility, educational, and social performance of children with learning problems in Taiwan: A 3‐year follow‐up study

Lin

Liou

Chi

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Develop Med Child Neuro

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Aim This study evaluated the performance of children with learning problems in Taiwan by using the Taiwan Data Bank of Persons with Disability. Method We included 3854 children (2343 males, 1511 females; mean [SD] age 9y 11mo [2y 4mo]) with specific learning disorder (SLD), attention‐deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism, epilepsy, or intellectual disabilities for analysis. We used the Functioning Scale of the Disability Evaluation System‐Child version to investigate performance at follow‐up for at least 3 years. Results These participants demonstrated improvement across all the domains of the International Classification of Functioning, Health, and Disability including for mobility, learning, social participation, and daily living. The children with SLD (p=0.3) and epilepsy (p=0.442) did not demonstrate significant improvement in learning, whereas those with ADHD (p<0.001), autism (p<0.001), and intellectual disabilities (p<0.001) did. The children with epilepsy displayed the most impairment and least improvement. Interpretation This cross‐diagnostic study of learning problems indicated the children with autism or ADHD received more structural education. However, education strategies for those with SLD or epilepsy required improvement. Finally, SLD is possibly underdiagnosed in children, and children with epilepsy are affected in multiple aspects. What this paper adds Specific learning disorder (SLD), ADHD, autism, epilepsy, and intellectual disability can cause learning problems in children. Children with ADHD and autism showed more improvement in academic performance. SLD has been neglected and underdiagnosed, resulting in poor improvement. Children with epilepsy have multiple impairments and exhibited minimal improvement.

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“…The prevalence was higher in males, and in students of government schools (12.1%) than private schools (2.2%). 33,34 Some of the major comorbidities were ADHD (22-39%), ASD (31.8%), social anxiety and phobia (2.4-60%), generalized anxiety disorder (7-19.2%), behaviour problems such as aggression, anti-social behaviour, day dreaming and personality problems. Additionally, the male children showed significant aggression and hyperactivity compared to female children.…”

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Prevalence and correlates of neurodevelopmental disorders among children in India: a narrative review

Gaikwad

Lagala

2020

Int J Contemp Pediatr

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Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDD) are seen disproportionately affecting the low-income communities. Paucity of consistent and large-scale studies in India and variations in assessment and diagnostic tools reduce the scope for generalization of prevalence estimates to national level. This review tried to consolidate the existing community-based evidence of the prevalence of NDDs, risk factors and comorbidities among children in India. We searched studies related to the review objectives on search engines PubMed and Google Scholar. The community or school-based studies in India, published in English language were included. The prevalence of each of these NDDs differed in different locations and age groups. The prevalence appeared to be increasing with increase in age. Non-institutional delivery, perinatal asphyxia or delayed crying, low birth weight or prematurity, neonatal illness or neurological infections were significantly associated with the NDDs. Most of the significant risk factors are modifiable with the help of effective programs to improve maternal and child healthcare and nutrition. Further large-scale, good-quality epidemiological studies in community settings are needed to develop and prioritize the delivery of the prevention and rehabilitation interventions.

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Children ‘At Risk’ of Developing Specific Learning Disability in Primary Schools

Cited by 15 publications

References 19 publications

Sociodemographic and socioeconomic correlates of learning disability in preterm children in the United States

Sociodemographic and socioeconomic correlates of learning disability in preterm children in the United States

Mobility, educational, and social performance of children with learning problems in Taiwan: A 3‐year follow‐up study

Prevalence and correlates of neurodevelopmental disorders among children in India: a narrative review

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