Treatment:

Every person with DRD requires a different strategy. An individual education plan should be created for each child with the condition.

The following may be recommended:

• Extra learning assistance, called remedial instruction
• Private, individual tutoring
• Special day classes

Positive reinforcement is important as many students with learning disabilities have poor self-esteem. Psychological counseling may be helpful.

Expectations (prognosis):

Specialized help (called remedial instruction) can lead to marked improvement in reading and understanding.

Reading difficulties may persist for life.

Complications:

DRD may lead to:

• Problems in school, including behavior problems
• Loss of self-esteem
• Reading problems that persist into adulthood, which may affect job performance, particularly if the problem was not addressed early in life

Calling your health care provider:

Call your health care provider if your child appears to be having trouble learning to read.