PEDIATRICS Vol. 58 No. 3 September 1976, pp. 409-411
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Learning Disabilities: An Office Approach

Eric Denhoff M.D.1

1 Governor Medical Center and Brown University Section on Reproductive and Developmental Medicine, Providence, Rhode Island

The pediatrician has an important contributing role in the problems associated with learning disabilities, but often does not know how to capitalize on his strengths. He knows the child and family intimately, and parents will listen to him for guidance and direction. He can rule out disease and point to areas of inefficient development which contribute to the frustration of both child and teachers. He can provide a comprehensive assessment under his supervision. He can offer specifics in management, and he can be an advocate by offering to provide guidance and direction. With the physician as the advocate, parents will come away with the feeling that someone cares what happens, and that the pediatrician, knowing the local scholastic, political, and legislative situation, can guide them more directly to obtain the proper help for their learning-disabled child.