LEARNING DISABILITIES | MANAGE IT WITH HOMEOPATHY
Learning disabilities, or learning disorders, are an umbrella
term for a wide variety of learning problems. A learning disability is not a
problem with intelligence or motivation. Kids with learning disabilities aren’t
lazy or dumb. In fact, most are just as smart as everyone else. Their brains
are simply wired differently. This difference affects how they receive and
process information.
LD is not a disease entity. It is believed to be a processing deficit in the Central nervous system. It is not a single disorder but a term that refers to a group of disorders.
It is believed to be a neurological disorder that affects the
brain's ability to receive, process, store and respond to information [disorder
of the CNS, which effects mental processing]. The
main indicator of LD is a significant difference between the expected ability of an individual and his performance. The term learning disability is used to describe the seeming unexplained difficulty a person of at least average intelligence has in acquiring basic academic skills
main indicator of LD is a significant difference between the expected ability of an individual and his performance. The term learning disability is used to describe the seeming unexplained difficulty a person of at least average intelligence has in acquiring basic academic skills
The important thing to remember is that most kids with
learning disabilities are just as smart as everyone else. They just need to be
taught in ways that are tailored to their unique learning styles. By learning
more about learning disabilities in general, and your child’s learning
difficulties in particular, you can help pave the way for success at school and
beyond.
Types
of Learning disability
Some types of learning disabilities are categorized by the
cognitive processing problem. This means your child may have issues with one of
the following:
Attention – The
ability to stay on task in a sustained, selective, or divided way.
Working Memory –
The ability to retain and process information for short time periods.
Processing Speed –
The rate at which the brain handles information.
Long-Term Memory –
The ability to both store and recall information for later use.
Visual Processing –
The ability to perceive, analyze, and think in visual images.
Auditory Processing
– The ability to perceive and conceptualize what is heard.
Logic and Reasoning
– The ability to reason, prioritize, and plan.
What
causes Learning Disability?
It is almost universally accepted that learning disorders are
the result of varying types of malfunctions in the way the brain operates.
Unfortunately, there is very little information on what actually causes these
malfunctions.
Smoking or excessive alcohol consumption or drug use by a mother during pregnancy, may be at least partially responsible for certain learning and behavioral disorders. After birth, exposure to second-hand smoke can also affect a child's brain development as can an infection involving the central nervous system, physical trauma or poor nutrition.
There has been a lot of media attention given to rumors that
an ingredient used in childhood vaccinations, thimerosal, may be a contributing
factor in the case of autism. While scientific studies have not completely
ruled this out, the evidence so far is heavily weighted against it being true.
It should also be noted that thimerosal was removed from vaccination
formulations in 2001 and the rate of autism spectrum disorders being diagnosed
has not changed markedly.
Learning and behavioral disorders seem to run in families so
it seems they may have a genetic component, meaning they seem to be inherited.
Problems during pregnancy and birth - LD may be caused by illness or injury during or before birth. It may also be caused by drug and alcohol use during pregnancy, low birth weight, lack of oxygen and premature or prolonged labor.
Incidents after birth - Head injuries, nutritional
deprivation and exposure to toxic substances (i.e. lead) can contribute to LD. Learning disabilities are NOT caused by
economic disadvantage, environmental factors or cultural differences. In fact,
there is frequently no apparent cause for LD.
Signs
and symptoms of Learning Disability
Learning disabilities look very different from one child to
another. One child may struggle with reading and spelling, while another loves
books but can’t understand math. Still another child may have difficulty
understanding what others are saying or communicating out loud. The problems
are very different, but they are all learning disorders.
The following checklist lists some common red flags for learning
disorders.
A.
Preschool signs and symptoms of learning disabilities
Problems
pronouncing words
Trouble finding the
right word
Difficulty rhyming
Trouble learning
the alphabet, numbers, colors, shapes, days of the week
Difficulty following
directions or learning routines
Difficulty
controlling crayons, pencils, and scissors or coloring within the lines
Trouble with
buttons, zippers, snaps, learning to tie shoes
B.
Grades K-4 signs and symptoms of learning disabilities
Trouble learning
the connection between letters and sounds
Unable to blend
sounds to make words
Confuses basic
words when reading
Consistently
misspells words and makes frequent reading errors
Trouble learning
basic math concepts
Difficulty telling
time and remembering sequences
Slow to learn new
skills
C.
Grades 5-8 signs and symptoms of learning disabilities
Difficulty with
reading comprehension or math skills
Trouble with
open-ended test questions and word problems
Dislikes reading
and writing; avoids reading aloud
Spells the same
word differently in a single document
Poor organizational
skills (bedroom, homework, desk is messy and disorganized)
Trouble following
classroom discussions and expressing thoughts aloud
Poor handwriting
How
to deal with a learning disabled child?
All children need love, encouragement, and support, and for
kids with learning disabilities, such positive reinforcement can help ensure
that they emerge with a strong sense of self-worth, confidence, and the
determination to keep going even when things are tough. Your job as a parent is
not to “cure” the learning disability, but to give your child the social and
emotional tools he or she needs to work through challenges.
Talk to your child about learning disabilities
Children with learning disabilities must be assured that they
are not dumb or lazy. They are intelligent people who have trouble learning
because their minds process words or information differently. It is not easy to
talk with your child about a disability that you do not fully understand. Be
informed. It is important to be honest and optimistic-explain to your child
that they struggle with learning, but that they can learn. Focus on your
child's talents and strengths. Tell them you are confident that with effort and
the right help they will be able to meet the challenge and succeed!
Focus on strengths, not just weaknesses:-
Your child is not defined by his or her learning
disability. A learning disability represents one area of weakness, but there
are many more areas of strengths. Focus on your child’s gifts and talents. Your
child’s life—and schedule—shouldn’t revolve around the learning disability.
Nurture the activities where he or she excels, and make plenty of time for them.
Identify how your child learns best
Is your child a visual learner, an auditory learner, or a
kinesthetic learner? Once you’ve figured out how he or she learns best, you can
take steps to make sure that type of learning is reinforced in the classroom
and during home study.
Tips for visual learners:
- Use
books, videos, computers, visual aids, and flashcards.
- Make
detailed, color-coded or highlighted notes.
- Make
outlines, diagrams, and lists.
- Use
drawings and illustrations (preferably in color).
- Take
detailed notes in class.
Tips for auditory learners:
- Read
notes or study materials out loud.
- Use
word associations and verbal repetition to memorize.
- Study
with other students. Talk things through.
- Listen
to books on tape or other audio recordings.
- Use a
tape recorder to listen to lectures again later.
Tips for kinesthetic learners:
- Get
hands on. Do experiments and take field trips.
- Use
activity-based study tools, like role-playing or model building.
- Study
in small groups and take frequent breaks.
- Use
memory games and flash cards.
- Study
with music on in the background.
Work on the
relationship between letters and words. Teach younger children how to spell a
few special words, such as their own names, the names of pets or favorite
cartoon characters, or words they see frequently like stop or exit.
Help your child
understand that language is made up of sounds, syllables, and words. Sing songs
and read rhyming books. Play word games; for instance, think of words that
rhyme with dog or begin with p.
Teach letter
sounds. Sound out letters and words. Make up your own silly words with your
child.
Sound out new words
and encourage your child to spell by speaking each sound aloud. Notice spelling
patterns. Point out similarities between words, such as fall, ball, and hall or
cat, fat, and hat.
Tips
for helping with schoolwork
- Show
an interest in your child's homework. Inquire about the subjects and the
work to be done. Ask questions that require answers longer than one or two
words.
- Help
your child organize homework materials before beginning.
- Establish
a regular time with your child to do homework-developing a schedule helps
avoid procrastination.
- Find
a specific place for your child to do homework that has lots of light,
quiet, and plenty of work space.
- Encourage
your child to ask questions and search for answers, taking the time to
figure out correct answers.
- Make
sure your child backs up answers with facts and evidence.
- Practice
school-taught skills at home.
- Relate
homework to your child's everyday life. For instance, teach fractions and
measurements as you prepare a favorite food together.
- Be a
role model-take the opportunity to read a book or newspaper or write a
letter while your child studies.
- Praise your child for both the small steps and big leaps in the right direction.
Work as a team to help your child
If the evaluation shows that your child has a learning
disability, your child is eligible for special education services. If eligible,
you will work with a team of professionals, including your child's teacher, to
develop an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The IEP is a written
document summarizing your child's current educational performance; annual goals
and short-term objectives; nature and projected duration of your child's
special services; and methods for evaluating progress. For students 16 years
and older, an IEP must include a transition plan to move the student from
school to the "real world."
If your child does not qualify for special education, it is
still important for you to work with your child's teacher to develop an
informal program that meets your child's learning needs. You are a vital part
of your child's education!
Manage Learning Disability with Homeopathy
A homeopath is one who is artistically trained to deal with a
case related to mental and emotional plains. In case of learning disability a
complete and detailed history should be figured out from the pregnancy period
to the day (mental and physical health of the mother during delivery, type of
delivery, cry after delivery, weight of the baby, milestone development,
understanding, will, reactions to emotions….Etc).
After case
taking and assessments of learning disability the homeopath will explain the
way of treatment and medication( constitutional medicine). The remedies will
differ from person to person as it is figured out by individualization.
I am going to give you
some commonly prescribed medicine which should be taken by your homeopath’s
advice.
·
Belladonna
·
Baryta
carb
·
Calcarea
carb
·
carcinosen
·
Silicea
·
Natrum
muraticum
·
Phosphorus
·
Lycopodium
·
Hyosymus
·
Tuberculinum
·
Medorrhinum
·
Sulphur
·
Arsenic
alb etc
References: www.helpguide.org
www.ldonline.org
www.learningdisabilitiesinfo.com
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One final comment: Vaccines are usually to blame for learning disabilities, ADDH, Autism, etc., so they need detoxing out of the body using homeopathic medicine.
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