Case Report of Specific Learning Disorder

Abstract

A seven years old boy was referred to an outpatient department of psychiatry. He came with the complaints of limited words, difficulties in learning and using academic skills, refuses to comply requests from authority figures and easily annoyed. Client was assessed with Informal and Formal Assessment. Informal assessment includes detailed history taking and Mental state examination whereas Formal Assessment includes Portage Guide for early education and Learning Disabilities Checklist. Retrospectively, DSM criteria, case history and results of psychological testing conclude that Client was suffering from Severe Specific learning disorder with specifiers of with impairment of reading, written expression and mathematics. Treatment was done including Applied Behavior Analysis, Positive reinforcement and long-term goals for the dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia whcorich resulted in a recovery over time, which will be examined through follow-up sessions in order to maintain the recovery