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 Children and adolescents with learning disability
(LD) are among the most vulnerable of the population. Physical
disorders are well recognised in this group. More recently,
evidence regarding the presence and extent of psychiatric disorders
in this population is emerging.
Assessment of psychiatric disorders in this
population requires consideration of issues specific to this group
of individuals, including their level of development, communication
and risk factors. A comprehensive assessment includes a search
for the possible causes of learning disability and for comorbid
disorders.
This module aims to provide a framework for
assessment of children and adolescents with learning disability for
mental health problems, highlighting issues to be considered in the
assessment.
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