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  • Title: [Evaluation of VIIIth nerve disorders in learning-disabled children].
    Author: Westerman ST, Golz A, Joachims HZ, Gilbert LM, Eliachar I.
    Journal: Harefuah; 1989 Oct; 117(7-8):181-3. PubMed ID: 2583602.
    Abstract:
    Recent research indicates that a subclinical VIIIth nerve defect can be a major contributing factor to, if not a cause of learning disabilities. A battery of tests developed for evaluation of VIIIth nerve function is presented. These tests include assessment of vestibular function and evaluation of auditory figure ground abilities. 70 primary school children diagnosed as learning-disabled by child study teams were tested using this battery. 94% had abnormal findings in the electronystagmographic test and 22% in the auditory figure ground test. This battery of tests can detect subclinical defects in learning-disabled children which can be alleviated by a combination of proper medical treatment and an appropriate educational plan.
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