PART 2 REPORT ON THE COMMISSION’S FORUM ON THE RIGHT TO EDUCATION FOR CWLD 37. He further reiterated that these groups have a gap between their level of expected achievement and their performance. The doctors are advised to examine the abilities of these children apart from focusing on their weaknesses and problems. By identifying their abilities, this would benefit the children in the future. 38. The following survey which was carried out by his team depicts the various disabilities detected in pre-school children age groups:Type of Disabilities Rate Intellectual/Learning Disability Intellectual Handicap (mental retardation includes mild, moderate, severe and profound) 1-3 % Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) 2-5 % Pervasive Development Disorders (Autism, ASD and Asperger) Specific Learning Disabilities such as Dyslexia 1% 5-10 % He added that the percentage shown which in total is 10-15 % is a normal percentage per year. However, he believed that the percentage would be greater year by year. 39. In determining the issues facing a children, a three-step procedures would be undertaken namely:a. Surveillance - could be defined as a basic process which tries to recognise those children who may be at risk in suffering any disabilities. b. Screening - this would involve formal and specific procedures as well as tests which will be carried out on children who have shown symptoms of some disabilities. c. Evaluation - include thorough and details assessment by specialist, therapist, paediatricians and special educationist. The Literacy and Numeracy Screening (LINUS) programme for instance is an evaluation process carried out by special educationist. 40. Based on his experience, the doctors and nurses could identify children who suffered from severe disabilities through surveillance procedure in their young age or at infancy. As regards the milder disabilities, that would require further screening tests. 41. He also pointed out that doctors also take into account the observations of the parents on the children as some parents are very alert to the developmental milestones of and changes in their children’s behavioural pattern. 83