title: Counselling the families of children with learning disorders.
abstract: Learning disorders in children tend to disrupt the whole family. The physician can help parents to recognize realistic and unrealistic expectations, so that their attitude towards the child can be as positive as possible. Use of community services and appropriate medication are discussed.
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authors.initials: JB
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