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Less than One Percent of Students with Learning Disabilities Referred to Comprehensive Centers in Qom

2w ago October 14, 2026 1 min read 📰 ISNA
📋 Key Takeaway

The head of Exceptional Education in Qom revealed that only a small fraction of students with learning disabilities are being referred to necessary educational services. This issue stems from a lack of awareness and fear among parents, which leaves many children without the support they need. Addressing this gap is crucial for improving educational outcomes for affected students.

🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line: The low referral rate for students with learning disabilities in Qom highlights significant gaps in educational support and awareness.

👥 Key Players

Head of Exceptional Education in Qom Province MENTIONED
Education official
"Responsible for overseeing educational services for students with disabilities in a key province of Iran."
Parents of students with learning disabilities MENTIONED
Stakeholders
"Their awareness and actions directly affect the referral rates of students to necessary educational services."

📰 What Happened

The head of Exceptional Education in Qom Province reported that only a small fraction of students with learning disabilities are being referred to educational service centers. This is due to a lack of awareness and fear among parents about labeling their children.

  • 4 to 8 percent of elementary school students are estimated to have learning disabilities.
  • Less than one percent of these students are referred to comprehensive educational service centers.

💡 Why It Matters

🇮🇷 For Iran: This situation reflects broader issues in Iran's educational system, particularly regarding inclusivity and support for students with disabilities.
🌍 Regional: The lack of support for students with disabilities may affect regional educational standards and social integration.
🌐 International: International observers may view this as a sign of Iran's challenges in addressing educational needs, potentially impacting foreign relations.

📚 Background

Learning disabilities are often underdiagnosed and misunderstood in many countries, including Iran, leading to inadequate support for affected students.

Special education in Iran Parental awareness of learning disabilities
📡 Source: NEUTRAL
📊 Confidence: 70%
The information comes from an official educational source, which is generally reliable but may reflect institutional perspectives.

The head of Exceptional Education in Qom Province stated that estimates show between 4 to 8 percent of elementary school students fall into the category of learning disabilities. Unfortunately, less than one percent of these students are referred to comprehensive educational service centers, and a significant number remain unidentified due to ignorance, fear of labeling, and a preference for unrecognized private classes.

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Translation confidence: 85%

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