Family Functioning and Quality of Life among Children with Specific Learning Disorder and Healthy Controls: A Cross-Sectional Study
Mesut SARI, Yusuf OZTÜRK, Guler GOL OZCAN, Yasemin IMREK, Ali Evren TUFAN.
Abstract
Objective: The study aimed to compare the quality of life, family functionality, and parental attitudes with Specific learning disorder (SLD) with controls. We also aimed to evaluate the correlation between SLD symptoms and quality of life.
Method: This is a cross-sectional, case-control study. The Learning Disorder Symptom Checklist (LDSC) was filled out by childrens parents to measure SLD symptoms. Family functioning was assessed using the Family Assessment Device (FAD) and Parental Attitude Research Instrument (PARI). The childrens quality of life was evaluated by the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL).
Results: Within the study period, 38 children with SLD and 35 healthy control children were enrolled. All of the children with SLD reported significantly reduced all PedsQL domains. PARI-overprotective (p
Key words: Specific learning disorder, quality of life, parental attitude, family functioning
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