Is is to late to target or diagnose a mental disorder after almost 19 years?

Question

I spoke with my niece a few days ago and she and I discussed some personal issues.She told me that growing up she always felt that had some type of mental disorder..(slow learner)..it's not that she's dumb sshe finds it hard to grasp things.Her parent's never knew of this problem.And,when children are young these things don't dawn on them during that time frame.She's just now realizing after all these years that she may be (LD).

What can I do to to get this poor child help??

This is no joking matter!!Please help me so that I may help her.Thanks

Answer 1

Its never too late to do so but the sooner its done the better.

Answer 2

Learning disabilities can be diagnosed at any age, because you do not "grow-out" of them. I was not diagnosed with my LD, until I returned to college at the age of 29. So yes, your niece can certainly be diagnosed...

As for remediation: It is much more difficult and time consuming to develop new habits and unlearn the bad ones that emerged out of necessity during childhood through young adulthood. Depending on your niece's goals and determination, it may or may not be worth the trouble. If she is in school, I would say it is a MUST to be evaluated, and seek accommodations.

God bless!

EDIT: There is no medication that can treat LD.

Answer 3

I found out yesterday from one of my clients who is a teacher that colleges have to assist you in getting your degree if you have been diagnosed w/ a learning disorder. I found this fascinating because I have a really difficult time w/ math. I had a psychiatrist tell me one time that I have a learning disability that involves patterns & remembering where each item (or number) should be.

It may work to go to the school that she is wanting to attend & talk to a counselor their to see what help they can offer someone who has difficulties. Maybe even take her to MHMR (Mental Health/ Mental retardation) & ask them what kind of assistance they can offer her in moving forward w/ learning & getting along better in life. For whatever county you live in, they can be called different things. Just start making phone calls & don't give up. As w/ any government organization, it may take some time to get the help you need.

Good luck & just be persistent about getting her help.

Answer 4

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Answer 5

It's never too late. She can get a psychologist to give her an IQ test and do some other tests to rule out other possibilities. Then she will be told what is up and be able to proceed from there. In the meantime, since she is the one who suspects things about herself and knows what some of her deficiencies might be, she can try to overcome these things.

Answer 6

Contact Social Services in our area to see what services are available to you. It's not the crime of the century to not catch onto something the first time -- the true crime would be to give up and not repeat a course or find a tutor. For adults, most high schools in my area hold continuing education classes after regular school hours for adults. You can both avail yourself of them. It is never too late to learn.

Answer 7

sounds like she might have a learning disability (LD) or even there might be a medical condition such as hearing loss or vision disturbance.

I would guess that since you said almost 19 years later, that she is not a child anymore. She is an adult so she should check with her physician to determine what is the problem.

Answer 8

I was just telling my sister about when we were little it was so hard for me to comprehend what I read...like reading a book...I'd always count how many pages I had read . Later..when I got interested in something..I couldn't read enough...just about ate the books.lol Maybe that's her problem...she hasn't found anything she's really really interested. Help her explore her interests. Or..go to a professional and have her tested (ex. reading teachers.. or special ed teachers....someone at a school etc.) Good Luck.

Answer 9

I dont mean to sound rude, but being slow is not a mental disorder. You say, "it's not that she's dumb sshe finds it hard to grasp things". Those sure sound like the same thing to me.

Answer 10

A good pyschologist can help. In the meantime, I'd find some exercises to help her develop her mind. Timed games, crossword puzzles, etc. She can read and ask you questions about what she read. Anything to continue her development so she can function to the best of her ability. Let her ask questions on things she doesn't understand, so she can grasp them. Be patient. You are a wonderful person!

Answer 11

One is never too old too learn or better them selves.Its never too late.Seek help now.Check out your community college there should be some courses to start learning some basics that would help her grasp on learning better.Good Luck :)