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Stress, resilience, and emotional well-being in children and adolescents with specific learning disabilities

Year: 2024

Type: review

Abstract: This article reviews the prevalence of stress and explores resilience factors in children and adolescents with specific learning disabilities (SLDs). We show that the increased stress and emotional challenges faced by this group are likely due to societal pressures and stigma. Recent findings on neuroendocrine changes in this population are discussed, suggesting a predisposition to psychiatric disorders. This review advocates for a societal shift towards the neurodiversity paradigm, which recognizes SLDs as natural variations in brain function, emphasizing individual strengths and promoting a more inclusive approach that values cognitive diversity. Such advocacy is likely important to combat stress and stigma in those with SLDs. This article also reviews recent work identifying resilience-promoting factors, such as perception of self and peer/teacher relationships, for enhancing emotional well-being and mental health for children and adolescents with SLD.

Source: Current Opinion in Behavioral Sciences

DOI: 10.1016/j.cobeha.2024.101410

Authors: Brianna Stein, Fumiko Hoeft, Caroline G Richter

Institutions: University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of Connecticut, University of California, San Francisco, Keio University, Keio University Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Student Stress and Coping

Subfield: Developmental and Educational Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,840