All children have areas where they excel academically, and other subjects that come less easily. Children learn at different paces and in different ways, but if your child is struggling with processing, retaining, and implementing their schooling, they may have a learning disability, a neurological condition that can make it difficult to stay on track academically.

At Sengstock Pediatric Neuropsychology in Pewaukee, WI, Dr. Sarah Sengstock can help you determine if your child has learning disabilities and develop strategies that will help them succeed.

What are learning disabilities?

Learning disabilities, which may have a genetic component, make it a challenge for your child to grasp information. Your child could have one or more learning disabilities, which often fall under the categories of dyslexia, or difficulty with reading; dyscalculia, which involves trouble with math; or dysgraphia, related to writing.

While some academic struggles can be helped with tutoring, changes to teaching methods, or environmental changes, learning disabilities may require extra intervention.

What are the signs of a learning disability?

Your child may have skills below their grade level, struggle and become frustrated with subjects, have difficulty spelling or poor handwriting, or have trouble comprehending numbers and equations. They may be resistant to do homework or study due to anxiety or frustration, have poor use of grammar, sentence structure, or punctuation, or struggle with absorbing basic information. They may also have trouble paying attention and staying on task.

How are learning disabilities diagnosed?

At our Pewaukee, WI, office we will conduct a thorough neuropsychological evaluation to determine if your child has a learning disability, and what course of action needs to be taken at home, in school, and with tutoring in order to best meet your child's learning needs.

Possible actions may include the development of an individualized learning plan at your child's school, therapy, structured tutoring, or prescription medication.

Help your child enjoy learning with the help of Dr. Sarah Sengstock at Sengstock Pediatric Neuropsychology. Call our office in Pewaukee, WI, at 262-347-0701.