HOW TO PREVENT LEARNING DISABILITIES

If someone comes up with a sure-fire way to prevent
learning disabilities, then a new millionaire is born;
and a lot of people will sing your praises

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NOTE: After reading back over my article, it appears to me that I have written a doom and gloom piece that just might scare the wits out of new moms-to-be. Now, this is not my intent, and let me assure you that the majority of children are born perfectly normal and healthy.

But since the title of the article is bent on talking about something negative, something we wish our child never, ever has, it is a difficult task to make this a glad-tidings prose.

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It is commonly believed that many learning disabilities are inherited,
and I have seen nothing to dispute that fact; however there are some
times that all parents should know. And knowing these things gives
your child an edge in the field of learning; and, perhaps, will keep
a learning disability from happening.

*Prenatal(before birth)Influences

It is common knowledge that smoking, drinking and taking certain
drugs while you are pregnant definitely have a bearing on the
health and intellectual development of your child.

Smoking leads to low birth weight and slow cognitive development; alcohol
consumption can lead to irreversible physical and mental problems;
and, many drugs can be very devastating on the development of your
child.

You may remember the problem with a fertility drug used many years ago that resulted in the lack of development of the arms and legs of some children.

This is just one awful result of a drug gone bad, and the result of a lax FDA and medical profession.

There is also an ongoing disagreement over the relationship between certain vaccinations and autism.

Fortunately, there are many things that are known to cause birth defects and learning disabilities; and, thankfully, these things do not affect the majority of children.

If you or your child are among the unfortunate, then please accept my sincere sympathy for your heartache and frustration. This article is not able to help you.

However, for the new parents-to-be, I can only pray that this information will guide you in helping your child come into this world with the best chance of being safe and healthy, and a strong learner.

We have already mentioned the hazards of smoking, drinking and taking certain drugs; and believe me,

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