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Diagnosis of Specific Learning Disability: Opinions and Recommendations of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists

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Diagnosis of Specific Learning Disability: Opinions and Recommendations of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists

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Early and accurate diagnosis of LD enables individuals to benefit from early intervention services. The main aim of this study is to determine the opinions and recommendations of child and adolescent psychiatrists regarding the diagnostic processes of individuals at risk of LD. In this study, phenomenology design was used to reveal the views of child and adolescent psychiatrists regarding the diagnostic processes of LD. Within the scope of the study, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 child and adolescent psychiatrists who evaluated individuals at risk of LD. According to the findings of the study, although the guidance of teachers, families and special education institutions are effective in the identification process, lack of information and misguidance make the process difficult. It was emphasized that diagnosis is usually made during primary school, but earlier diagnosis is needed for early intervention. Families reported difficulties in accessing psychiatrist appointments and the short evaluation process. It was stated that ADHD can accompany LD and make the diagnosis difficult. Psychiatrists emphasized that formal assessment tools are inadequate and that there is a lack of cooperation between schools, CRCs and hospitals in the diagnostic process. School-based screenings are recommended to improve the diagnostic process.

Anahtar Kelimeler

learning disabilitiy, learning disabilitiy and diagnosis, learning disability and psychiatry

Etik Beyan

Formal ethics approval was granted by the Non-Interventional Clinical Research Ethics Committee of Biruni University. The study was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki (1975).

Kaynakça

  1. Tercan, S., & Yıldız Bıçakçı, M. (2018). Mother’s who children with specific learning difficulties views on children pre-diagnostics developmental characteristics. The Journal of Academic Social Science Studies, 68, 581-591. http://dx.doi.org/10.9761/JASSS7557

Kaynak Göster

APA
İlker, Ö., & Öztaş, M. Ç. (2026). Diagnosis of Specific Learning Disability: Opinions and Recommendations of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists. International Journal of Educational Research Review, 11(3), 192-211. https://doi.org/10.24331/ijere.1718767
AMA
1.İlker Ö, Öztaş MÇ. Diagnosis of Specific Learning Disability: Opinions and Recommendations of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists. IJERE. 2026;11(3):192-211. doi:10.24331/ijere.1718767
Chicago
İlker, Özlem, ve Mehmet Çağatay Öztaş. 2026. “Diagnosis of Specific Learning Disability: Opinions and Recommendations of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists”. International Journal of Educational Research Review 11 (3): 192-211. https://doi.org/10.24331/ijere.1718767.
EndNote
İlker Ö, Öztaş MÇ (01 Temmuz 2026) Diagnosis of Specific Learning Disability: Opinions and Recommendations of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists. International Journal of Educational Research Review 11 3 192–211.
IEEE
[1]Ö. İlker ve M. Ç. Öztaş, “Diagnosis of Specific Learning Disability: Opinions and Recommendations of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists”, IJERE, c. 11, sy 3, ss. 192–211, Tem. 2026, doi: 10.24331/ijere.1718767.
ISNAD
İlker, Özlem - Öztaş, Mehmet Çağatay. “Diagnosis of Specific Learning Disability: Opinions and Recommendations of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists”. International Journal of Educational Research Review 11/3 (01 Temmuz 2026): 192-211. https://doi.org/10.24331/ijere.1718767.
JAMA
1.İlker Ö, Öztaş MÇ. Diagnosis of Specific Learning Disability: Opinions and Recommendations of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists. IJERE. 2026;11:192–211.
MLA
İlker, Özlem, ve Mehmet Çağatay Öztaş. “Diagnosis of Specific Learning Disability: Opinions and Recommendations of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists”. International Journal of Educational Research Review, c. 11, sy 3, Temmuz 2026, ss. 192-11, doi:10.24331/ijere.1718767.
Vancouver
1.Özlem İlker, Mehmet Çağatay Öztaş. Diagnosis of Specific Learning Disability: Opinions and Recommendations of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists. IJERE. 01 Temmuz 2026;11(3):192-211. doi:10.24331/ijere.1718767