Family support for children with learning disabilities to attain good academic performance: A qualitative study.

Abstract

Learning disabilities can cause poor academic performance in children, which may impact their futures. This study aimed to investigate how primary caregivers care for school-aged children with learning disabilities but with good academic achievement. In this qualitative study, in-depth interviews were conducted among primary caregivers of school-aged children with learning disabilities who were attending schools in Sisaket Province, were aged 6-12 years and achieved good academic performance. Twenty-one caregivers were interviewed regarding the care of their children. The contents of the interviews were analysed. Two major themes concerning the provision of familial support for children with learning disabilities to achieve good academic performance emerged: (1) understanding and modifying the care provided to children with learning disabilities and (2) facilitating and promoting children's learning. Families and caregivers of children with learning disabilities must have a comprehensive understanding of the disorder to assist with skill development and provide emotional support.