Social competence of adolescents with learning disability role of peers

By Kaur Jasleen K

The present research was undertaken to understand the social profiles of adolescents identified to have learning disability, with emphasis on the role of peers. The definition of learning disability recognized by the Rehabilitation Council of India and accepted for this study was originally recommended by U. S. Government in Public Law 94-142. It states: "Specific Learning Disabilities means a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language, spoken or written, which may manifest itself in an imperfect ability to listen, speak, read, spell or to do mathematical calculations. The term includes such conditions as perceptual handicaps, brain injury, minimal brain dysfunction, dyslexia and developmental aphasia. The term does not include children who have learning problems which are primarily the result of visual, hearing or motor handicaps, or mental retardation, emotional disturbance or environmental, cultural or economic disadvantages".

Although the disability manifests largely as deficits in learning processes and affects academic success, there is research evidence to show that it impacts a person's self-worth and social relationships. Research emanating from western contexts has reported difficulties in social adjustment of children and adolescents with learning disability, particularly with reference to peer relations. However, there is dearth of research work in this area in India. This study was exploratory in nature with four.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1805254618
• ISBN13: 9781805254614
• Release Date: April 2023
• Publisher: Independent Author
• Length: 156 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"