Comparison of Behavioral Problems in Students with and Without Learning Disabilities from the Teacher's Perspectives

Background and The identification of students with learning disabilities as the at risk population for behavioral problems increases the necessity of considering these students’ well-being and needs more than ever. Current study aimed to compare the behavioral problems between students with learning disabilities and normal students. Present study is a casual-comparative research. The population consisted of all the elementary school students in 2014-2015 academic year in Rasht. The Sample consisted of 50 students with Learning Disabilities and 50 normal students that were selected using random cluster sampling method. The groups were matched according to their age and intelligence. Data were collected using Rutter Behavior Scale (B2) for Children (Teacher’s Scale). The findings of multivariate analysis of variance indicated significant differences between the behavioral characteristics of students with learning disabilities and normal students. The results of current study showed that children with learning disabilities are at greater risk for developing behavioral problems. Therefore, in order to prevent such problems and diagnose and treat them in early stages, it is essential to provide training programs for parents and teachers.