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Adolescence, a time of emotional risk for all children, is especially difficult for children with learning disabilities. Academic, social and psychological problems frequently result in extended dependency and derivitive complications. Helping adolescents with learning disabilities achieve social and academic success and psychological well being are important goals of treatment. This paper addresses the special problems youngsters with learning disabilities face during adolescence. Professional interventions are suggested.
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Vigilante, F.W., Dane, E. Teenage dyslexia: stürm und drang. Child Adolesc Soc Work J 8, 515–523 (1991). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00755238
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