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Christopher, Sheila
- A Dyslexic Child:A Case Study
Authors
1 Department of Rehabilitation Science, Holy Cross College, Trichy, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 4, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 339-340Abstract
Learning disability is a generic term that refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders manifested by significant difficulties in the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning, or mathematical abilities. These disorders are intrinsic to the individual and are presumed to be due to a dysfunction of the central nervous system. The actual prevalence of learning disabilities in the school-age population (6-17years) is estimated to be 4% to 5%. Dyslexia is a term often used for reading disability. It is the most common specific learning disability, accounting for approximately 80% of affected children. Children with dyslexia generally have difficulties in decoding, basic reading skills, and reading comprehension. They have difficulties not only in reading skill but are also in executive functions, social skills, and have emotional and behavior disturbances, including with-drawal, poor self-esteem, and depression. Hence, it is more essential to plan and implement systematic remedial program in treating dyslexics. The researcher adopted case study method. The specific problems related to reading skill of the chosen case was assessed using NIMHANS Index for Specific Learning Disabilities and Kucera-Francis list of basic sight words. Intervention was planned and implemented using multisensory approach and phonetic approach; his reading errors were corrected using marking system and his reading performance was compared after intervention. This paper highlights the intervention strategies, which can be used for children with similar problems.Keywords
Dyslexia, Children.
- Stress in Families of Children with Disabilities
Authors
1 Associate Professor, P.G & Research Department of Rehabilitation Science, Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Assistant Professor P.G & Research Department of Rehabilitation Science, Holy Cross College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 11, No 2 (2020), Pagination: 1-5Abstract
Background: The institution of family is considered essential for the existence of society. Family serves as a shock absorber in times of crisis and stress. Having a child with disability in a family is not the same as having a child without a disability. This study intends to portray the characteristics of families with children with mental retardation. The various forms of stress experienced by these families and their expectations, experiences and limitation are described during the course of the study.
Materials and Method: Parents of Mentally Retarded children from 7 special schools for children with disabilities in the urban limits of Trichy District were chosen for the study. Family Interview for Stress and Coping in Disabilities (FISC-MR) was the tool used for the study.
Results: Fathers reported more stress related to their child’s temperament and their relationship to their child. Mothers reported more stress from the personal consequences of parenting. Fathers were more sensitive to the effects of the family environment whereas mothers were more affected by their personal support networks.
Conclusion: The delicate balance of family relationships can be strengthened or broken by the impact of stress felt by the parents of these special children.