How your pediatricians in Holly Springs, NC, can help your child
School is an important part of your child’s life, and you want your child to succeed. Doing well in school helps your child do well as an adult. When your child is having problems in school, it can be disheartening. It’s difficult to know what to do. Fortunately, your pediatrician can help when your child is having problems in school. Dr. Maria Castro at StarLight Pediatrics in Holly Springs, NC, provide a wide range of medical care for children including treatment of behavioral and school problems.
When your child is having problems in school, it’s important to determine any underlying causes, including behavioral disorders. Common behavioral disorders that can affect your child’s success in school include:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- A learning disability
- Attention deficit disorder (ADD)
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Any of these underlying disorders can affect how your child performs in school. There are also a few red flags to look for, including if your child is:
- Having difficulty making and keeping friendships
- Demonstrating a lack of respect for authority figures
- Threatening to harm themselves, other children, or pets
- Feeling unhappy or depressed most of the time
- Feeling anxious about social situations and school
- Intentionally damaging or destroying things
- Frequently lying, stealing, or arguing
- Doing poorly in school or skipping class
There are also a few issues to look for which can indicate ADHD, ADD, or a learning disability. Your child can benefit from a visit with the pediatrician if your child is:
- Talking or blurting out comments excessively
- Having difficulty remaining still
- Frequently forgetting or losing things
- Having difficulty focusing on tasks
- Daydreaming frequently and not concentrating
- Frequently making mistakes
Behavioral or learning disorders begin with a thorough screening and evaluation by your pediatrician. Screening can identify potential behavioral issues, so treatment can begin. To treat behavioral or learning disorders which are affecting your child, your pediatrician may recommend:
- Behavioral counseling for your child
- Family counseling for all your family members
- Medication to help with focus and impulse control
- Dietary and activity modification to improve overall health
To learn more about how your pediatrician can help your child with school problems, call Dr. Maria Castro at StarLight Pediatrics in Holly Springs, NC. You can reach them in the office by calling (919) 762-5113, so call today.