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Link between learning disability and behavioral disorder? is there a link between learning disability and behavioral disorder?

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Dr. Robert GalatzerLevy answered

Specializes in Child Psychiatry

Sometimes: When an individual has a hard time learning, especially in a structured environment, like a classroom, inappropriate behavior can arise from frustration, boredom and anger. Sometimes brain mechanisms involved in learning and regulation of behavior overlap, which is another reason the two conditions can co-occur.

Answered 10/23/2017

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Yes. Specific Learn-: ing Disorders in reading, written expression & math occur only in school-age children who have average to above-average IQ's, smart enough to know they're struggling more than their peers. SLD's impact development of sense of self. Kids' signs of depression are the same as adults', + irritability. Any kid would rather be seen as "bad" than "stupid". Demystification is vital.

Answered 3/10/2019

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