{"id":33149,"date":"2022-10-07T17:56:49","date_gmt":"2022-10-07T21:56:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edyka.org\/problemes-apprentissage-premiers-pas\/"},"modified":"2023-08-23T10:15:32","modified_gmt":"2023-08-23T14:15:32","slug":"learning-challenges-where-to-start-first-steps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edyka.org\/en\/learning-challenges-where-to-start-first-steps\/","title":{"rendered":"Learning challenges, where to start? 1. The first steps"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”18165″ img_size=”medium”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”EDYKA HELPS YOU TO FIND YOUR WAY – 1″ font_container=”tag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23011eaa” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_single_image image=”17942″ img_size=”full”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”3\/5″ css=”.vc_custom_1669144692442{margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_single_image image=”26217″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1669144684353{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-right: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/5″ css=”.vc_custom_1669166580485{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1681395651408{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-right: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;margin-left: 0px !important;padding-top: 20% !important;padding-right: 15% !important;padding-bottom: 15% !important;padding-left: 15% !important;background-color: #011eaa !important;}” el_class=”color-white”]<\/p>\n

Regardless of the child’s age, whenever a caregiver suspects\u00a0learning challenge(s),<\/strong> parents are often at a loss.<\/p>\n

They don’t know what to do, where to turn to, who to consult, or where to start.<\/p>\n

But they can always count on EDYKA to guide them!<\/p>\n

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First of all, we recommend certain BASIC MEDICAL CONSULTATIONS<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Vision<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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An optometrist<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Hearing<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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An EAR NOSE & THROAT doctor<\/strong><\/p>\n

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General health<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

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A pediatrician or the family doctor<\/strong><\/p>\n

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and also some practical CHECKS<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Is the child sitting upright?
\nAre their feet touching the floor or do they need a little footrest?
\nIs the desk too high or too low?
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Once physical or medical issues are ruled out or\u00a0<\/span>resolved<\/span>, it is important to\u00a0<\/span>undertake more specific LEARNING ASSESSMENTS and REVIEWS.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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Depending on the results, you may be referred to professionals best capable to provide care that meets your child’s needs.[\/vc_column_text]