Approach to learning disability.
Indian J Pediatr
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2001 Jun; 68(6): 539-46
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-80768
ABSTRACT
Learning disabilities (LD) is one of the important causes of poor academic performance in school going children. Learning disabilities are developmental disorders that usually manifest during the period of normal education. These disabilities create a significant gap between the true potential and day to day performance of an individual. Dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia denote the problem related to reading, writing and mathematics. Perinatal problems are certain neurological conditions, known to be associated with LD; however, genetic predisposition seems to be the most probable etiological factors. Evaluation of a child suspected to be having LD consists of medical examination, vision and hearing test analysis of school performance. The psycho-behaviour assessment and education testing are essential in the process of diagnosis. The experienced persons in the field of LD should interpret the results of such tests. With Individualized Remedial Education Plan (IEP) most children learn to cope up with disability and may get integrated in a regular steam.
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Index:
IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Patient Care Team
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Remedial Teaching
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Risk Factors
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Adolescent
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Diagnosis, Differential
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Etiology study
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Risk factors
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian J Pediatr
Year:
2001
Type:
Article
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