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School Problems

It is not uncommon for children to encounter difficulties at school that are brought to the attention of parents. While teachers can recognize when a student is not learning as would be expected, or is a behavior problem, or is not getting along with other students, they are unlikely to know for sure what the reason is for the poor learning. Even more so, parents might know that something is different about their child without knowing what accounts for it.

The number of reasons for school problems are several. Some of the most common reasons are developmental disorders like ADHD, learning disorders, or autism, or psychological difficulties like anxiety or depression.  Teens can develop eating disorders or start using alcohol or illegal substances.  Significant life events like divorce, serious medical illness of a family member, trauma, or health problems of the child can also interfere with school performance.

If a teacher indicates concern that a child is not doing well in school, or if you as a parent fear your child is not developing fully, consultation with a child professional should be considered.