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Specific learning disability in Maharashtra: Current scenario and road ahead
Henal R Shah1, Surbhi C Trivedi2
1 Department of Psychiatry, Topiwala National Medical College and B. Y. L. Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
2 Consultant Psychiatrist, Dr. LH Hiranandani Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Correspondence Address:
Henal R Shah
Department of Psychiatry, Topiwala National Medical College and B. Y. L. Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai - 400 008, Maharashtra
India
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None
DOI: 10.4103/aip.aip_6_17
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Specific learning disability (SLD) is a common and invisible yet highly impactful disability. There have been many changes in the field of SLD. These range from changing concepts, introduction of newer diagnostic systems, presentation of the Rights of Persons with Disability Act, of 2016, an increasing awareness in parents, teachers, and public, filing of legal case, and the Honorable High Court issuing orders regarding this disability. All these happenings require reflecting and implementing new strategies. This will not only to benefit all the concerned people but also make the process of diagnosis and intervention streamlined. In the past, Maharashtra has been a forerunner in granting help to these children. Keeping this in mind, it seemed necessary to look at the current scenario of SLD in our state and suggest a way forward.
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