Difficulties At School

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Introduction

Approx. 10% of students have significant learning difficulties.

 

A physican's responsibility is to narrow the differential diagnosis, ruling out medical causes and refer.

 

Support and guidance for parents, helping them navigate the system.

Advocacy, amplifying parents' voices.

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Differential Diagnosis

sensory deficits hearing vision psychosocial (affects attention and memory)

anxiety disorders separation anxiety disorder GAD selective mutism autistic spectrum disorder ADHD sleep disturbance diet iron deficiency inadequate calories

learning disability global developmental delay

 

 

 

 

 

Resources and References

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