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A slow learner is a child of below average intelligence, whose thinking skills have developed significantly more slowly than the norm for his/her age. This child will go through the same basic developmental stages as other children, but will do so at a significantly slower rate. However, this development, while being slower, nevertheless be relatively even. Most people think that if their child is a slow learner, it makes him incompetent, or he is not trying hard enough. Neither is true! One of the hardest things for parents to accept is that their child is a slow learner. When dealing with a child who struggles to learn, you can take steps to help make his life easier. Before doing that though, it is essential to learn who a slow learning child is.
Characteristics
1. Developmental
May have immature language patterns or speech problems
2. Social poor
Judgement, immature social behaviour, prefers company of younger children
3. Personal
Frustration, aggression, anxiety
4. Academic
May show proficiency with particular tasks rather than a subject areas, poor memory, difficulties understanding several steps in a task.
5. Learning
Needs to have new information linked to old, difficulties transferring information learned in one situation to other situations.
FAQ’s
Here are some frequently asked questions about slow learning children.
1. How are Slow Learners Different from Those who have Learning Disability?
A learning disability is a physiological condition that prevents the child from learning in the same way as others. They can still learn at the same pace as their peers if they are taught in a different manner that works around the condition. For instance, Dyslexic Children can learn as fast as any other child if they are read to instead of being made to read. Slow learners have problems keeping up with their peers due to the inability to grasp a concept or understand what is taught to them. Slow learners have developmental issues whereas, children with learning disabilities do not.
2. Is Slow Learning and ADHD The Same?
ADHD an issue that is focused on attention retention. Slow learners struggle to hit learning milestones due to the inability to grasp information quickly.
3. Does Slow Learning Mean My Child has Autism?
No. Autism is a condition where the child does not identify with social interactions and norms. Slow learning may be a symptom of it, but not all slow learners have autism. It is essential to remember that a child should never be self-diagnosed as a slow learner. If you think your child may have trouble learning, contact your doctors and have him tested to be sure of his condition.
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