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Why Is My Child Struggling In School (Part 2): Learning Disabilities

Dr Rajini Sarvananthan, Consultant Developmental Paediatrician | Tan Cheng Yi, Educational Psychologist

23-Aug-18 16:00

Why Is My Child Struggling In School (Part 2): Learning Disabilities

Continuing the conversation on how children learn, we talk to consultant developmental paediatrician Dr Rajini Sarvananthan, and educational psychologist Tan Cheng Yi, about identifying specific learning disabilities. We explore how early interventions and the right therapies can make a difference.


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Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek and Kelly Anissa

Presented by: Meera Sivasothy


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Tags:  learning disability,  dyslexia,  ADHD,  education,  school,  Health and Living,  The Bigger Picture, 


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