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[Specific impairments and neurodevelopmental disorders in 3- to 12-year olds]

Baudouin Forgeot D'Arc1, Christelle Dubail-Sbasnik, Vassilissa Legay

  • 1Laboratoire de sciences cognitives et psycholinguistique, Ecole normale superieure, 75005 Paris. baudoin.forgeot@rdb.aphp.fr

La Revue Du Praticien
|May 10, 2011
PubMed

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General practitioners play a key role in identifying and managing childhood learning difficulties, which often link to developmental and behavioral disorders. Early intervention with training and school support can improve outcomes, even into adulthood.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Developmental Psychology
  • General Practice

Context:

  • Childhood learning difficulties are common reasons for primary care consultations.
  • General practitioners (GPs) are crucial for initial assessment and management.
  • These difficulties are often complex, long-lasting, and linked to other developmental issues.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the essential role of general practitioners in addressing childhood learning difficulties.
  • To emphasize the connection between learning, developmental, and behavioral disorders.
  • To underscore the importance of timely and appropriate interventions.

Summary:

  • Learning difficulties in children frequently present in general practice.
  • These issues often co-occur with developmental disorders and can involve emotional and behavioral problems.
  • Management strategies involve training interventions and school accommodations.

Impact:

  • Early identification and management by GPs can mitigate the long-term effects of learning difficulties.
  • Interdisciplinary approaches combining educational and therapeutic support are beneficial.
  • Effective management can improve academic and life outcomes for affected children and adults.

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