Identifying children with specific learning disabilities

The present study was planned to screen the poor performers of second and third grade for specific learning disabilities. This stage is most suitable to intervene through proper remedial strategies, so that the learning problems do not exaggerate. A total of 1000 children studying in public schools in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan were screened, out of which 30 specific learning disabled children having average or above average intelligence were assessed. Behavioural Checklist for Screening the Learning Disabled by Swarup and Mehta (2011) was used to find out specific learning disabilities in children. Quantitative and Qualitative analysis of scores evaluated that most of children have difficulties in visual processing, auditory processing, motor co-ordination and memory. Results further revealed that majority of children were deficit in language, cognitive and affective domains which are very crucial to the child's learning ability and performance. The study's findings have implication for planning remedial strategies and intervention that provides quality instruction and timely supports within general education for children with learning disabilities.