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LEARNING DISABILITIES IN CHILDREN
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Q. How are children with learning disabilities diagnosed?
A. A child is suspected to have a learning disability, when there is inability to attain certain skills inspite of a normal intelligence. The actual diagnosis of learning disabilities is made using standardized tests that compare the child's level of ability to what is considered normal development
Q. How are children with learning disabilities diagnosed?
A. A child is suspected to have a learning disability, when there is inability to attain certain skills inspite of a normal intelligence. The actual diagnosis of learning disabilities is made using standardized tests that compare the child's level of ability to what is considered normal development
for a person of that age and intelligence.
Each type of learning disability is diagnosed in slightly different ways.
To diagnose speech and language disorders, a speech therapist tests the child's pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar and compares them to the developmental abilities seen in most children of that age. A psychologist tests the child's intelligence. A pediatrician checks for any ear infection and an audiologist checks the hearing.
If the problem involves articulation, a doctor examines the child's vocal cords and throat.
In the case of academic skills disorder, academic development in reading, writing and maths in evaluated using standardized tests. In addition, vision and learning are tested to be sure that the student can see words clearly and hear adequately.
Q. Can learning disabilities be cured?
A. Though learning disabilities can not be cured, most people learn to adapt and live fulfilling lives. Certain learning problems reflect delayed development and many children eventually catch up. Children with articulation and expressive language disorders do not usually have a long-term problem.
Q. I have heard that megavitamins help a child with LD. Is that true?
A. Megavitamins have not been proven to be effective in treating majority of children with LD. Other therapies that have been proven to be ineffective are colored lenses, special diets and body stimulation.
Each type of learning disability is diagnosed in slightly different ways.
To diagnose speech and language disorders, a speech therapist tests the child's pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar and compares them to the developmental abilities seen in most children of that age. A psychologist tests the child's intelligence. A pediatrician checks for any ear infection and an audiologist checks the hearing.
If the problem involves articulation, a doctor examines the child's vocal cords and throat.
In the case of academic skills disorder, academic development in reading, writing and maths in evaluated using standardized tests. In addition, vision and learning are tested to be sure that the student can see words clearly and hear adequately.
Q. Can learning disabilities be cured?
A. Though learning disabilities can not be cured, most people learn to adapt and live fulfilling lives. Certain learning problems reflect delayed development and many children eventually catch up. Children with articulation and expressive language disorders do not usually have a long-term problem.
Q. I have heard that megavitamins help a child with LD. Is that true?
A. Megavitamins have not been proven to be effective in treating majority of children with LD. Other therapies that have been proven to be ineffective are colored lenses, special diets and body stimulation.
Schizophrenia in Children
What is Schizophrenia?
Schizophrenia is a medical illness that causes strange thinking or strange feelings and unusual behavior. It is an uncommon psychiatric illness and it is hard to recognize in early phase.
Schizophrenia is a medical illness that causes strange thinking or strange feelings and unusual behavior. It is an uncommon psychiatric illness and it is hard to recognize in early phase.
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