Abstract

LEARNING DISABILITIES IN CHILDREN-AN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE

Rashi Jaiswal*, Rakesh Sharma and Vinod Kumar

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Abstract

Learning disabilities or learning disorders are umbrella terms for a wide variety of learning problems of childhood. It is not always easy to identify it and hence remains a very misdiagnosed condition in outpatient department. It has a prevalence rate ranging from 3-10 % among students of India. Children with learning disability are usually below average achievers in academics and hence it’s a very tormenting problem for the families especially in a country like India where failure is considered derogatory. Child has an appreciable intellectual disability and affects many parts of his/her life like school, daily routine, work, family life and social life and friendships. If not managed timely, it awfully impacts their life and they tend to become a burden over the society. Hence a keen attention should be paid over the child’s academic problems so as to identify and manage it as early as possible. This paper basically deals with the different types of learning disabilities found in children, their types and probable causes. Ayurveda has come a long way in terms of its benefits to the society in physical as well as mental health. So, in support of the above said statement, a sincere attempt has been made in unfolding the best possible ayurvedic modalities for managementof learning disorders.

Keywords: Learning Disorders, intellectual, derogatory, Ayurveda.