Neuro-Cognitive Functioning in Children with Learning Difficulties.
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2009-10
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Abstract
Learning difficulties can occur due to complex interplay of factors that may reside in the child’s
own constitution, temperament and cognitive abilities and/or in the background and quality of
child’s schooling and/ or in family related factors that affect interactions and emotional well
being of the child. Aims & Objectives: To study the neuro-cognitive functioning of children
with learning difficulties . Method: Forty children studying in English medium schools in Delhi
from Grade 2nd to 5th who were reported to be having learning difficulties. The children were
divided into two groups (n=20, each.) One of the groups had children having learning disability.
The other group had children with learning difficulties but without any diagnosable psychiatric/
emotional/ behavioural problems. All children were assessed for their intelligence, scholastic
performance (on three basic subjects- Hindi, English and Mathematics)); Sustained attention;
Verbal Working Memory, Visual Learning and Memory; Verbal Learning and Memory , Verbal
Comprehension, Visuo-Constructive Ability and Visuo-Conceptual Skills. Conclusions:Both the
groups had impairment in assessed neuro-cognitive skills. Children with learning disability
had significantly poorer performance on tasks of sustained attention, visual memory and learning
, delayed recall and visuo constructive skills. There were no differences among children on
other assessed functions.
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Neurocognitive functioning, Learning difficulties, Children
Citation
Malhotra Shahzadi, Rajender Gaurav, Sharma Vibha, Singh T B, Bhatia M S. Neuro-Cognitive Functioning in Children with Learning Difficulties. Delhi Psychiatry journal. 2009 Oct; 12 (2): 276-281.