Learning Difficulties & Dyslexia Support in Gurgaon
When a bright, hard-working child keeps struggling with reading, writing or numbers, a specific learning difficulty may be the reason — and the right teaching can change everything.
What are learning difficulties?
A specific learning difficulty means a child has ongoing trouble with a particular set of academic skills — most often reading, writing or maths — that is out of step with their overall ability.
These children are usually just as capable as their peers; their brains simply process certain kinds of information differently. With teaching matched to how they learn, they can and do make real progress. Common specific learning difficulties include:
- Dyslexia — mainly affects reading and spelling
- Dysgraphia — affects handwriting and written expression
- Dyscalculia — affects number sense and maths
Signs at home and school
Learning difficulties often become clearer once formal schooling begins. It may be worth an assessment if your child:
- Reads slowly, guesses words, or avoids reading aloud
- Struggles to link letters with sounds or to spell consistently
- Has messy, effortful handwriting or trouble getting ideas onto paper
- Finds number facts, sequences or maths concepts hard to hold onto
- Takes much longer than peers to finish schoolwork despite trying
- Is bright in conversation but underperforms on written tasks
- Is losing confidence, or says they are "dumb" or hates school
How Medic Curo helps
We build an individualised plan using structured, multi-sensory remedial teaching that meets your child at their level and moves forward in achievable steps.
What to expect
We begin by understanding exactly where your child struggles and where their strengths lie. From there we teach in achievable steps, review progress regularly, and share practical strategies for home and school so gains carry over into everyday learning.
Related
Written by the Medic Curo clinical team, led by founder Dr. Ina Gupta (Occupational Therapist, MOT Neurology). Updated October 2026. This page is general information and does not replace an individual assessment.
Common questions about learning difficulties
Are learning difficulties the same as low intelligence?
No. Children with specific learning difficulties often have average or above-average intelligence. They simply process certain information — such as reading, writing or numbers — differently, and benefit from teaching approaches matched to how they learn.
What is dyslexia?
Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty that mainly affects reading and spelling. Children may struggle to connect letters with sounds, read fluently or spell consistently, despite good effort and teaching.
Can learning difficulties be improved?
Yes. With the right remedial teaching, individualised strategies and support, most children make meaningful progress and build confidence. Early, structured help tends to work best.
How do I know if my child needs help?
If your child works hard but stays well behind peers in reading, writing or maths, avoids schoolwork, or is losing confidence, an assessment can clarify what is happening and what support would help.
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