Child Development: Specific Learning Disorders

Do you want to better understand the underlying causes, symptoms and treatment options available for specific learning disorders? This child development course takes a comprehensive look at the numerous factors and symptoms associated with specific learning disabilities and explains how they can be addressed in the home and classroom. We examine the definitions of various academic disorders. The course also explores the history of the psychological theories that have been presented over the years to make life easier for those affected by learning disorders.

Dyslexia is one of the most common learning disabilities but do you know what it actually means and how it can affect learning? This childhood development explains how special needs education (SEN) can provide effective ways to help children overcome dyslexia and shine academically. We explain how children affected by various learning disorders might also be at high risk of developing other mental disorders such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or anxiety. We go through the statistics associated with these comorbidities to provide a holistic understanding of mental health and childhood development.

Like anyone affected by other disorders, children with learning disabilities are often exposed to bullying from peers, stigma and a lower quality of life. We discuss the numerous treatment options available that can help ease the symptoms associated with learning disabilities. The course explains how a holistic approach that includes the support of the family and education system can go a long way in improving the academic performance and quality of life of young people. Children affected by learning disorders need careful monitoring and care by family members and teachers to overcome their unique challenges. This childhood development course examines specific learning disorders and explains how to meet the special needs of children to help them shine inside and outside the classroom.