The evaluation of specific learning difficulties prevalence in the East Azerbaijan province primary school students

This study has aimed to investigate the prevalence of learning disabilities among first and second grade students at elementary school in East Azerbaijan Province (Iran). The research method was descriptive. 1000 students (5000 boys and 5000 girls) were selected by cluster sampling in Tabriz, Ahar, Marand, Maragheh and Miane. Subjects were measured with Diagnostic checklist of specific learning difficulties, Wechsler Intelligence Scale for Children-Data analysis was carried out using descriptive statistical method and chi-squar test. Results indicated that 3.83 percent of students suffered from leaning disorder. According to the results, 4/53% of second grade, 3/67% third grade 3.73% fourth grade and 3.42% fifth grade students had learning disorder. It is an undeniable necessity for the development centers to recover the student's specific learning difficulties.