Specific Learning Disability (SLD); It is the person's performance below expectations in mathematics, reading and writing in individually administered tests. Specific Learning Disability can be noticed from disabilities in the auditory field, visual field, emotional field, mental retardation, cultural situation, and communication problems.
Specific Learning Disability is divided into three.
Dysgraphia; difficulty in writing
Dyscalculia; difficulty in mathematics
Dyslexia; Difficulty in reading
Specific learning disability is definitely not a problem of mental retardation. The intelligence levels of children diagnosed with SLD are normal or above normal.
The diagnosis can be made by mental health professionals.
Since the disorders appeal more to academia, their school success is generally low. And this school failure may cause them to have self-confidence problems and anxiety disorders.
Symptoms;
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They have difficulty reading clocks and drawing drawings.
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They have problems learning the concept of time
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They skip syllables or words while reading
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They have problems with rhythmic counting or sequential subjects (day, month)
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They do not like reading aloud
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Spelling errors They do
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They have difficulty in memorizing the multiplication tables
How is the treatment?
It is not a problem that can be treated in the medical field. There is no drug treatment.
There are special training and techniques that can be applied to them.
In addition, psychotherapy should also be used to work on the child's self-confidence and anxiety problems.
Recommendations for Families
You should know in which area your children have a specific learning disability and find their strengths and weaknesses accordingly.
They feel bad because they are academically behind compared to their class. That's why they may not want to go to school. Do not get angry at them about this.
You should accept your child's problem, but you should not call it an illness.
They may show irritability or aggressive behavior due to their situation. can be found. For this, support should be sought from therapists who work with children.
Do not be angry with your child due to his/her academic failure. Be patient and moderate.
You should study with the child, explain how to do his/her homework, but never do his/her homework instead.
There should be a study table and it should be kept away from too many objects, too many objects that will distract his/her attention. It should not be in front of your eyes.
You can play words together.
As with every problem, of course you should spend quality time with your family.
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