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Assessing Dyslexia at Six Year of Age
Published on: May 1, 2020
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Dyslexia: An invisible disability or different ability
Akhila B Sunil1, Amitav Banerjee1, Madamanchi Divya1
1Department of Community Medicine, Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Dr. D. Y. Patil Vidyapeeth, Pune, Maharashtra, India.
Industrial Psychiatry Journal
|February 19, 2024
Summary
This study found 10.9% of primary schoolchildren have dyslexia. Early detection and intervention are crucial for supporting students with dyslexia in inclusive classrooms.
Area of Science:
- Educational Psychology
- Developmental Pediatrics
Background:
- Global dyslexia prevalence is at least 10%, with many students undiagnosed.
- Timely intervention enables 90% of dyslexic children to thrive in inclusive classrooms.
Purpose of the Study:
- To estimate the prevalence of dyslexia among primary schoolchildren.
- To compare dyslexia rates in government and private schools.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study of 128 primary schoolchildren in Western Maharashtra.
- Utilized the standardized "Search" tool for dyslexia screening.
- Data analyzed using Microsoft Excel and MedCalc 3.1.
Main Results:
- Dyslexia prevalence was 10.9%, with 9.3% identified as vulnerable.
- 10 out of 14 dyslexic children attended government schools.
- A higher proportion of dyslexic students were identified in government schools compared to private schools.
Conclusions:
- High dyslexia prevalence necessitates urgent research and awareness initiatives.
- Early detection and intervention are critical for supporting students with dyslexia.
- Collaboration among educators, parents, and authorities is vital for effective support systems.
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