Patel, AnkitaGajre, MonaBhandarkar, PrashantParlikar, Vyankatesh2020-09-242020-09-242020-09Patel Ankita, Gajre Mona, Bhandarkar Prashant, Parlikar Vyankatesh. Visual perception skill profile pattern in children with learning disorder. International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics. 2020 Sep; 7(9): 1860-18632349-32832349-3291http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/204765Background: Visual perception skill related problems are important in poor academic performance in learning disability (LD) children. Visual perception skill often not tested in LD children. The objective of the study is to explore visual perception skill pattern among children with learning disorder.Methods: Retrospective observational study was conducted at LD clinic of tertiary hospital. Children diagnosed with learning disorder were includes. Visual perception data were collected using predefined standard questionnaire of third edition total visual perception score (TVPS-3). Trained medical professional collected the details.Results: Total 103 children diagnosed with LD were evaluated for TVPS-3. Majority of the children had all three learning disorders-dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia. 58.42% children had co-morbid attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. From the 7 subtests of the TVPS visual discrimination, visual memory, form constancy and visual figure - ground affected more in boys and also in lower age children.Conclusions: Assessment of visual perception skill in children with learning disorder is crucial. Visual perception rehabilitation with other management of LD can benefit the overall functionality of these children.Attention deficit hyperactivity disorderDyscalculiaDysgraphiaDyslexiaSpecific learning disorderJournal ArticleIndiaDepartment of Paediatrics, Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College and General Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaDepartment of Statistics, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaSchool of Health System Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India