A brief review on reported Prevalence of LD

Abstract

Humans were not born to read, or to write. Oral language skills originated a hundred thousand years ago, but reading as we know came about only a few thousand years back. Specific learning disorders are neurodevelopment disorders associated with impairment in reading, writing and mathematics. The government established many projects for the help of these children. But an early assessment of these children will help to identify the disability and hasten the intervention. There is no cure for this condition. But through early detection and remedial measures we can help these children to manage the condition. In India the prevalence of learning disabilities are considered as 5%- 15%. The studies revealed that, boys are more affected than girls. This study is an attempt to review the the reported prevalence of Learning disability.