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Direct Cranial Stimulation for Specific Learning Disability (SLD) in Bangalore

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a brain stimulation technique which is non-invasive in nature and aims at altering the cortical excitability and activity. There are two types of stimulation provided: anodal stimulation which aims at enhancing excitability and cathodal stimulation which aims at reducing it. tDCS has been shown to be effective in enhancing performance in linguistic tasks, moreover acting as an effective treatment option for children and adolescents with dyslexia, a Specific Learning Disability (SLD) in which difficulties in reading are experienced. As tDCS also helps in promoting learning as well as in driving neural plasticity, it could serve as a complementary tool for children with SLD in order to bring about the neurophysiological changes that enhance learning.
We offer transcranial direct current stimulation for SLD in Bangalore. Our medical and mental health professionals first check for the potential effectiveness and safety of the procedure for the child with SLD before considering it as a treatment option.

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Specific Learning Disability (SLD) Treatment

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Meet Our Team Of Specific Learning Disability Psychiatrists

6 years exp

Suhita Saha

M.A. M.Phil in Clinical Psychology

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

English, Hindi, Bengali

8 years exp

Smita Sarma

Clinical Psychologist M.Phil in clinical psychology

Clinical Psychologist

English, Hindi, Bengali, Assamese

6 years exp

Aparna Rani

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

English, Hindi

9 years exp

Neha Parashar

MPhil in Clinical Psychology

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

English, Hindi, Punjabi

7+ years exp

Mohit Gothwal

M. Phil in Clinical Psychology ( NIMHANS)

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

English, Hindi

Overview

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) is a brain stimulation technique that is non-invasive and painless. Direct electrical currents are passed through two electrodes placed over the head to stimulate certain brain regions.
tDCS has been shown to significantly enhance the performance on spelling and word-search tests. This highlights its effectiveness as a treatment tool in children and adolescents with dyslexia, a Specific Learning Disability (SLD) in reading, in which the child faces difficulties in comprehension, writing, and spelling. It has also been found useful in enhancing other cognitive capacities including numerical processing and deficits in response inhibition as found in children with learning disabilities like dyscalculia – an SLD in which the child has difficulties in mathematical calculations and concepts, and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). tDCS has also shown its usefulness in enhancing the writing ability in patients with dysgraphia – an SLD in which the child has difficulties putting their thoughts into writing or drawing.

How effective is Direct Cranial Stimulation for SLD?

Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) is effective in improving the cognitive capabilities in children and adolescents with SLD that enhances their learning and performance.

Is Direct Cranial Stimulation safe for SLD?

tDCS is considered a generally safe treatment procedure with no permanent or severe damage. The most common side effects reported are mild and temporary and can include mild burning or itching sensation where the electrodes had been placed, mild headaches, fatigue, etc.

How many numbers of sessions are required?

The number of tDCS sessions required differs for each child or adolescent depending on their type and severity of learning disability, and their response to the treatment sessions.