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Learning disabilities: analysis of 69 children.

E K Meister1, I Bruck, S A Antoniuk

  • 1Disciplina de Neuropediatria, Departamento de Pediatria, Hospital de Clínicas, Universidade Federal do Paraná, Curitiba, PR, Brasil. edukm@terra.com.br

Arquivos De Neuro-Psiquiatria
|July 19, 2001
PubMed
Summary

Early evaluation and intervention are crucial for children with learning disabilities. A multidisciplinary approach helps identify conditions like attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, reducing school retention rates.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Educational Psychology

Background:

  • Learning disabilities significantly impact children's academic and social development.
  • Early identification and intervention are critical for mitigating long-term effects.
  • A multidisciplinary approach is often necessary for comprehensive assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To highlight the importance of multidisciplinary evaluation and follow-up for children with learning disabilities.
  • To establish the necessity of timely intervention for affected students.
  • To analyze the characteristics and prevalence of learning disabilities in a specific student population.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 69 first and second-grade students from Aline Picheth Public School in Curitiba were evaluated.

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  • Methods included general and evolutionary neurological examinations, pediatric symptom checklists, and psychological assessments (WISC-III, Bender Infantile, WPPSI-figures).
  • Social and linguistic evaluations were also conducted.

    • Main Results:

    • Learning disabilities were more prevalent in boys (84.1%).
    • A family history of learning disabilities was reported in 42% of cases.
    • Writing abnormalities were present in 56.5%, and Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) was the most frequent diagnosis (39.1%).

    Conclusions:

    • Multidisciplinary evaluation and intervention are essential for managing learning disabilities.
    • Early identification and support can help reduce school retention rates.
    • This study underscores the need for systematic screening and support programs for students with learning challenges.