title: The adolescent with a learning disability: a developmental perspective.
abstract: The psychosocial difficulties that usually accompany learning disabilities are examined from a framework of developmental theory, particularly that of Erik Erikson. The implications of this perspective for treatment of adolescents with learning problems is discussed, and a specific program described.
mesh_terms: D000124:Achievement; D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007859:Learning Disabilities / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D008297:Male; D009042:Motivation; D010553:Personality Development; D011606:Psychosexual Development; D012649:Self Concept; D012917:Social Adjustment; D012938:Social Perception