dealing with learning disability related childhood stress

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Akanksha ThakkarSeth G. S. Medical College

Dealing With Learning Disability Related Stress

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

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Learning Disabilities

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Some Associated Problems

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Repeated school failuresMaladjustment with peersParental stressLow self esteemAggression or withdrawalAnxietyDepression

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Can this be dealt with?

Informed and co-operative: Parents and teachers

The Clinical Features

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Difficulty following simple instructions

Trouble reading, writing, doing simple calculations; repeated failures

Reverses numbers/letters; slow untidy writing

Difficulty in telling right from leftCo-ordination problems

The Solution

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Early recognition

Remedial therapy

Counseling and Psychological well being

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Who do I approach?Approach the

schoolVisit one of the

three LD clinics in Mumbai

What are the benefits?

Special provisionsStress reliefNormal life

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Obstacle, Not A Problem!

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Thank you