Evaluation of the Diagnostic Process of Children with Learning Disabilities in the Context of Regulation and Decree

Introduction: This study aims to examine the experiences of parents of children with a learning disability between the ages of 7-11 about the diagnosis process of their children and what this process means for parents.Method: This study was carried out with the qualitative research method. The study group consists of 10 parents, at least one child between the ages of 7-11 who has been diagnosed with learning difficulties. Within the scope of the research, a semi-structured interview form was used and the content analysis of the interviews was carried out.Findings: The pre-diagnosis period, which was formed as a result of the analysis, was discussed under three headings: the medical and educational evaluation period and the post-diagnosis period. In the pre-diagnosis period, developmental delays in all areas of development, especially in the area of social-emotional development, are noticed by parents. Children show letters in reverse writing, difficulty in distinguishing letters, and slow reading compared to their peers.Discussion: Considering the result that children show early symptoms in all developmental areas, the importance of early diagnosis becomes apparent.Conclusion and Suggestions: In the pre-diagnosis period, it is seen that the 11th and 12th articles of the regulation and the article of the premature principle of the Decree Law 573 have been interrupted. During and after the diagnosis period, it is seen that the 44th, 49th, 57th articles of the regulation and the fifth article and the principle of integrity, cooperation, willingness of the Decree No. 573 have been interrupted.