This book basically prepared as the study manual for the master trainers of SSA on academic problems of primary school children, is useful for primary school teachers and parents to deal with the academic problems and learning disability of the children. Written in simple English, the book deals with topics such as basics of child development. Psychological and academic problems of school children, diagnosis and identification of academic problems and their remediation and rehabilitation. It also includes topics related to nature, types or features of academic problems in children along with myths and misconceptions in parents and teachers about children. The dangers of excess stress on children, the effects of family and social environments on academic learning as well as related issues are dealt scientifically

Foreword-01
Foreword-02
Preface
1. Introduction to Child Development
2. Basics of Child Development
3. Psychological Problems in Primary School Children
4. Academic Problems in School Children
5. Diagnosis and Identification of Academic Problems
6. Public Attitudes, Parent Reactions and working with Families
7. Remediation and Rehabilitation
8. National Institute of Open Schooling : A Probable Alternate for Children with Learning Disabilities
Appendix – A : Some Vocations, Course & Occupations relevant for Children with Learning Disability
Appendix – B : Educational Concessions for Students with Learning Disabilities
Appendix – C : Decision Tree on Academic Problem in Primary School Children
Appendix – D : Summary Scheme for Remediation of Academic Problem in Primary School Children
Glossary
Bibliography
Subject Index
About the Author