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Experts warn of undiagnosed learning disabilities in children

Experts warn of undiagnosed learning disabilities in children
Child labelled mischievous, disobidient may be suffering from learning disabilities, say experts · theprint.in

Experts say many children who are labeled as mischievous or disobedient might actually have learning disabilities.

These children often have normal or high IQs but struggle with specific tasks like reading, writing, or math.

Teachers and parents might mistake their difficulties for bad behavior, which can cause the children a lot of stress.

Experts advise getting professional help to identify and support these children properly.

They also say these children are entitled to special support in school to help them succeed in areas where they are strong.

Key facts

Prevalence of Learning Disabilities
2.16% to 30.77% in India
Children Evaluated Monthly
6 to 8 children at AIIMS Nagpur NCD Clinic
Percentage of School-going Children with Learning Disabilities
10% to 20%
Common Learning Disabilities
Trouble with reading, writing, math, or recognizing letters
Impact of Misdiagnosis
Emotional stress, low confidence, and potential school refusal
Support Available
Remedial education and concessions under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities framework

Quotes

Dr Meenakshi Girish

Head of Paediatrics at AIIMS Nagpur

“"Without realising that they may actually have a medical problem, the child is usually labelled as either disobedient or just dull in studies by the school teachers or stubborn by the parents."”
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“"At least 10 to 20 per cent of the school‑going population in India, about four to five students in an average classroom of 40 children experience a specific learning disability."”
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