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Not performing well
My nephew is 10 years old. He is under fits medication from when his age was 1 year.
He is sometimes not responding, I feel like.
He don't study the way a student of class second do.
He is getting complaint from school of not performing.
Can you please suggest whom to consult and what would be the issue...
I'll be thankful to you...
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Please consult a pediatrician and neurologist
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fits or seizures are of many type one of them is absence seizure in which the person just stops responding for some time so kindly get analysed further as he may be suffering from that.
for other problems you should consult a pediatrist who can assist you by explaining behaviour therapy and other mental exercises to improve performance
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NOT EVERY CHILD IS SAME.he may not be interested in studies but good at sports drawing dancing etc
so try to explore those options.
gone are the days when only academics mattered
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kindly consult if you have any other query
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Hello, so does he keep getting fits often? Has he been prescribed any medications which he has to continue taking? How is the child now?
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Not everybody sail in the same boat. He might not be performing up to the mark at his studies because he must be good n interested in something else.
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Do counsel him gently in this regard n ask him what problem is he facing? Please do consult here for further details.
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Dr. Aman Kumar
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Consult a neurologist
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