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Learning disorders in school-going children--detection and diagnosis
V Eapen1, L I al-Gazali, S Bin-Othman
1Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, UAE University, Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates. psych@medic.uaeu.ac.ae
Journal of Tropical Pediatrics
|August 27, 1998
Summary
A screening identified 34 school children with learning disorders in the UAE. Half of these learning disorders were preventable, with genetic causes treatable through existing practices.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurology
- Developmental Psychology
- Public Health
Background:
- Learning disorders affect school-aged children.
- Early identification and intervention are crucial for managing learning disorders.
Purpose of the Study:
- To screen school-going children in Al-Ain, UAE, for learning disorders.
- To determine the prevalence and potential causes of identified learning disorders.
Main Methods:
- A screening program was implemented in schools.
- Data were collected over one academic year.
Main Results:
- 34 children with learning disorders were identified.
- Approximately 50% of identified cases had preventable causes.
- Existing knowledge could prevent one-third of genetic learning disorder cases.
Conclusions:
- Screening programs can identify children with learning disorders.
- A significant proportion of learning disorders are preventable or manageable.
- Public health initiatives should focus on early detection and prevention strategies for learning disorders.