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What Is The Treatment For Learning Disabilities?
Dear Sir,
My daughter of 19 years age is slow learner. since birth she has shown delayed performance physically as well mentally. As on today now she is physically fit but still problem of learning, vocabulary persists. Some how she has managed to pass upto sixth standard by Hindi - English mixed medium.afterwards she could not secure the passing marks in next class. Once she has been operated for hole in heart (ASD) at the age of 11 years. At present we she is taking tuition for basics of computer & has shown keen interest in the same as well surfing on net, face book, chatting etc. Looking to the your expertise in this field I would be highly thank full to have your counselling for her. If any further information is required pl. let me know.
My daughter of 19 years age is slow learner. since birth she has shown delayed performance physically as well mentally. As on today now she is physically fit but still problem of learning, vocabulary persists. Some how she has managed to pass upto sixth standard by Hindi - English mixed medium.afterwards she could not secure the passing marks in next class. Once she has been operated for hole in heart (ASD) at the age of 11 years. At present we she is taking tuition for basics of computer & has shown keen interest in the same as well surfing on net, face book, chatting etc. Looking to the your expertise in this field I would be highly thank full to have your counselling for her. If any further information is required pl. let me know.
Fri, 8 Aug 2014
Hello and welcome to Healthcare magic,
You have not mentioned the IQ of your child and how she as diagnosed as having Learning Disability (There are psychological tests for these and is very important for the diagnosis). Also I presume that you have also evaluated her for Hypothyroidism and anemia, which can be a reason for slow learning in children.
Treatment for learning disability is mainly focusing on the child's ability (and not her disability) to help her achieve small small targets and reinforcing her with small frequent rewards. More than counseling, remediation and rewards are what that are needed. You can also direct her abilities and talents in the area where she shows interests (The internet in her case)A nearby psychiatrist and psychologist at your local government hospital will be ready to help.
Hope I have answered your queries. Feel free to write if you need further clarifications.
You have not mentioned the IQ of your child and how she as diagnosed as having Learning Disability (There are psychological tests for these and is very important for the diagnosis). Also I presume that you have also evaluated her for Hypothyroidism and anemia, which can be a reason for slow learning in children.
Treatment for learning disability is mainly focusing on the child's ability (and not her disability) to help her achieve small small targets and reinforcing her with small frequent rewards. More than counseling, remediation and rewards are what that are needed. You can also direct her abilities and talents in the area where she shows interests (The internet in her case)A nearby psychiatrist and psychologist at your local government hospital will be ready to help.
Hope I have answered your queries. Feel free to write if you need further clarifications.
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