Children and Learning disabilities

Introduction

Many children struggle with studies and have difficulties getting good grades, however are very smart.
Often parents do not understand why their seemingly intelligent kids are failing at school.
Some causes include hearing impairment and weak vision‎, but there are other, less easily depicted causes that also affect kids’ scholastic achievements and grades.

Learning disabilities impact students’ grades more often than any other disability.
They are defined as having a weakness in one or more of the following areas: reading, spelling, comprehension, writing, calculations, memorizing, visualizing.
These weaknesses can also co-exist with other types of disorders, such as hyperactivity, attention deficit (ADHD), executive function disorders, anxiety, OCD, and depression.

Children and adolescents who have a learning difficulty may appear as lazy, inattentive, not studious enough or even as not smart.
Learning difficulties get worse with age and are not usually noticed at home or in the classroom.
They always have a negative impact on self-esteem and self-confidence and might destroy the social aspect of a child’s life.

Good treatment is only accomplished after having made an accurate diagnosis.
These tests include the assessment and measurement of intelligence, academic achievement, cognitive processing, memory, concentration and intelligence (IQ).
Therefore, it is important for parents and educators to take any weaknesses seriously and to seek professional help as soon as possible.
Appropriate intervention and treatment can largely help a child overcome those challenges.
Research shows that kids who have learning disabilities who have undergone special education, psychological support and speech/language therapy do much better as adults in the future than those who don’t get help as children.
They can improve to reach the level of performance of kids without learning and language difficulties.

Learning disabilities can have a significant impact on a child’s academic, social, and emotional development.
Early diagnosis and intervention are critical for the long-term success of children with learning disabilities.
Parents and educators should seek professional help as soon as they notice any weaknesses in a child’s academic performance or behavior.

Link: https://www.nawfalclinics.com/specialties/learning-disabilities/