[Neurological assessment for learning disability].

Abstract

Learning disabilities present a diagnostic and therapeutic management challenge that requires an interdisciplinary approach initiated and coordinated by the child neurologist. An optimal evaluation for these conditions must include an extensive knowledge of the types and range of these disorders, a complete neurological and laboratory examination, a neuropsychological assessment tailored to the individual needs of the patient, a speech pathological evaluation when pertinent, and special attention to the frequent co-occurrence of more than one condition susceptible of interfering with learning.