When children are struggling with learning, it can be challenging to know how to help. In this section we describe the kinds of learning and attention disorders that might be affecting a child and how they’re diagnosed. We also explore the kinds of specialists who offer help, and how they work with kids to find learning styles that empower them to succeed.
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