Learning Disabilities

Does your child have difficulty learning concepts as quickly or as easily as other children his or her age? If so, the lack of progress may not be your child's fault. Your child may be one of the millions of children suffering from learning disabilities.

Learn Disability - Developmental Pediatrics Of Central Jersey What is a Learning Disability?

According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, a learning disability is a disorder not caused by visual, auditory or motor defects that results in the imperfect ability to think, listen, speak, read, write, perform math calculations or spell. Learning disabilities stem from neurological differences in brain function and structure, and may be caused by factors including: genetics, maternal illness, low birth weight, a lack of oxygen at birth, premature labor, traumatic injuries, poisoning and others.


How Do I Know If My Child Has a Learning Disability?

For an untrained observer, differentiating between learning disabilities and normal delays can be very difficult. If you are concerned about the lack of progress your child is making, you will want to see a developmental pediatrician at Developmental Pediatrics of Central Jersey as soon as possible. The sooner your child begins treatment, the more likely he or she is to experience success.


How Can Developmental Pediatrics of Central Jersey Help My Child?

The developmental pediatricians at Developmental Pediatrics of Central Jersey can help your child overcome any learning disabilities in many ways. First, they can observe and assess your child to make a diagnosis about possible learning disabilities. They can educate you and your child about the disorder and the impact it is likely to have on your life. Most importantly, they can also recommend various methods, strategies and resources you can use to help your child overcome his or her learning disorder and still achieve a great amount of success in both school and in life.

While the possibility that your child may have a learning disability may be scary at first, the sooner you know about the condition, the greater chances of success your child will have. If you are concerned that your child might have a learning disability, don't delay. Call Developmental Pediatrics of Central Jersey and set up an appointment with a developmental pediatrician today.

For more information on learning disabilities, call Developmental Pediatrics of Central Jersey in Monmouth County at (732) 660-0220!

804 West Park Avenue, Building C
Ocean, NJ 07712

(732) 660-0220

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