The past decade declares a sudden erupt in the identification of learning disabilities in India. It was found that in India around 13-14 % of all school children suffer from learning disabilities but regrettably most school fails to provide a helping help to those victim students of LD and label them as failures. Samir Parikh, a child psychiatrist defines dyslexia not as a disease but a lifelong problem that creates challenges that needs to be overcome daily by the effected child. He is however optimistic that a child suffering from dyslexia can lead a successful life with hard work, proper education, family and teacher support.
Recently in the year 2008, Tata Interactive Learning Disability Forum (TDLF) held in Mumbai on 29th November and in Kolkata in 2nd December put to light the vital need to address LD issues. Spotlighting the theme of “Special Deeds for Special Needs”, the TDLF 2008 emphasized the significance of early restorative action to help learners with special needs. The CEO of Tata Interactive Systems (TIS) Sanjaya Sharma said,” Around 3-7% of the world population suffers from Learning Disorders, but it can be overcome if detected at an appropriate time. We have invited International LD experts to interact with city doctors, parents and teachers to make them more aware. Right now we are focusing on Mumbai and Kolkata, to spread awareness.”
The quote “education for all” remains disgruntled if educational opportunities are not extended to all school-going children including children with LD. If more attention is given to such children by extending a helping hand to institutions and schools that help children with LD will positively improve the scene. In some institutions, there are trained personnel who are able to evaluate the scope of damage and treat these children accordingly.
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The students suffering from LD can be given support from teachers, parents, principal and friends so as to lead a happy and prosperous life.
Awareness about learning disabilities and disorders is, sadly, very poor in India. Most learning disabilities and disorders are not diagnosed or treated. If left untreated, these can cause major self esteem and mental health issues.
Most learning disorders are rooted in weak or poor cognitive skills. Getting cognitive skills tested is the the only way of determining exactly what the cause of the problem is. Once the cause is determined, one can move on to improving those skills through cognitive skills training or 'brain training'.
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my own child is LD and being a teacher, I have noticed similar type of ONE Or TWO cases in almost all the grades - from grade 4 to grade 10 .
I have seen them struggling a lot to cope up with normal children as due attention is paid to them by the teachers .It is not the mistake of the teachers but either due to hectic schedule/completing portion in time.case of LD which is quite less in no in the class say example 1 or 2 case they are left un attended
or the parent of LD CHILD is not ready to accept that their child is LD and not willing to help them thinking that very serious psychic problem.
I think awareness programe to be conducted so that children with learning difficulties can be helped out.
Thanks for the informative article. Looking forward to more informative articles from you.
Very informative article. Looking forward to more posts in near future.
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