Workshop for Parents of Learning-Disabled Children

KOCHI: As a part of World Disability Day, the Child Care Centre conducted a workshop for parents of learning-disabled children.District Collector M G Rajamanickam inaugurated the programme. Dr Abraham K  Paul, Chandrasenan, vice-chairman, Ernakulam District Council for Child Welfare, released a booklet on learning disability. Jose Muthukulam, member, Ernakulam District Council for Child Welfare, released leaflets for  ‘Pointer’s  to Dyslexia’.Rajamanickam also inaugurated the New Audiology Unit and distributed free hearing aid to a four-month old child. Sainaba Mammu, member, Ernakulam District Council for Child Welfare offered felicitations.

Dr Abraham K  Paul, executive director, Child Care Centre welcomed the gathering and Dr M Narayanan, president, IAP Cochin, proposed the vote of thanks.Children with learning disability often experience difficulties in writing, spelling, reading and mathematics. Children will require constant support and help from parents to build self esteem and to cope up with these difficulties in learning.For this parents need expertise and…