Examining Problem Behaviors and Social Skills in Preschoolers Exhibiting Early Signs of Learning Disabilities

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Aydın Y., Diken İ. H.

BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES, vol.15, no.8, pp.1087-1105, 2025 (SSCI, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 15 Issue: 8
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Doi Number: 10.3390/bs15081087
  • Journal Name: BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, Linguistic Bibliography, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Page Numbers: pp.1087-1105
  • Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
  • Anadolu University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This study examines problem behaviors and social skills among children aged 4–6 who are exhibiting early signs of learning disabilities. The data were collected via online surveys from 153 parents of children in private preschools in Bursa in Türkiye. A quantitative research design coupled with the correlational method was employed. The results indicate that exhibiting higher levels of early signs of learning disabilities correlates with increased problem behaviors and reduced social skills, particularly in regard to social communication and interaction. Children exhibiting lower levels of early signs of learning disabilities show stronger social skills and fewer behavioral issues. These findings highlight the need for early intervention, targeted social skills training, and behavior regulation strategies to support children exhibiting early signs of learning disabilities.