You teach your children at home and feel that sometimes one child is picking up lessons faster than the other one. Does that mean there is something wrong with the slow learner? In most cases there may be no problem at all and the different pace of learning may be attributed to how the child learns. However in some rare cases you may be dealing with a learning disorder. Identifying learning disorders in the homeschool classroom requires the parent to watch out for these signs.
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Having trouble enunciating words
Most kids have trouble with certain sounds when they are younger. They tend to be able to distinguish between sounds better as they grow up. If your child is older than five years and having trouble speaking clearly it could indicate a problem. This may be especially true if your child is struggling to express things in a a clear manner and in definite terms.
Having trouble understanding the relationship between things
Making connections with what they know and what they are learning about allows children to progress. It helps them gain knowledge and allows them to guess what happens next. When you try and explain how things are related and the child is repeated unable to understand more than a few instances, it could indicate a problem.
Having trouble distinguishing between similar letters
Sometimes children are unable to understand that some letters which are mirror images of other letters are actually different letters. They seem to think that both representations mean the same thing. Does your child confuse ‘b’ with ‘d’ or ‘p’ with ‘q’ on a regular basis? This is also indicative of a learning disorder.
Having trouble concentrating in class on studies
While most young children have short attention spans, some find it very difficult to sit down and listen to what the teacher is saying. They are restless all the time and have ‘busy hands’ which are touching and handling different things. They find it difficult to concentrate on what is being taught and get distracted by the least of diversions. In time they will improve, but as the years go on and they do not change, you may have a problem.
If you feel that your child is exhibiting any sign of a learning disability, please have a professional look at them. It is better to be safe than sorry.
Article Inspiration: About Homeschooling
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