Difference between slow learner and learning disability

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.

On the other hand, a child with specific learning disability, is one of average or above average intelligence who has specific difficulties which can make learning very difficult. There may be deficits in any of the basic central nervous system functions, which have to do with the acquisition and use of listening, speaking, reading, writing, reasoning or mathematical abilities ie attention, memory, language, auditory and visual perception, motor coordination and planning, spatial orientation, impulse control and sequencing. In short, if there is a discrepancy between the child's potential and actual achievement.

Characteristics of a Slow Learner

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

Characteristics of Learning Disabled

1. Academic
-reading :- confuses similar words and letters, loses place, repeats words, does not read fluently, persists in using fingers to follow along, does not like to read

-spelling :- uses incorrect order of letters in words, it has difficulty of associating correct sound with appropriate letter, reverses letters

2. Mathematics
-- has difficulty associating number with symbol, cannot remember number facts, confuses columns and spacing, has difficulties with story problems, has difficulty comprehending maths concepts

3. Physical
-- perceptual motor difficulties
-- visual perception difficulties
-- poor visual decoding
-- general coordination deficits (balance, eye -- hand)
-- poor auditory memory (difficulty following sequence of directions)
-- attention deficit
-- mixed dominance (hand, foot, eye)
-- lack of adequate eye movement control

4. Psychological
-- emotional instability (violent reactions)
-- difficulty learning by ordinary methods
-- low social acceptance (disturbed peer relations)
-- low self-concept/self-esteem
-- general disorganization (time and actions)

5. Social/emotional/behavioral

-- hyperactivity (gross, noisy, constant movements)
-- hypo activity (quiet, nervous, fidgety)
-- impassivity
-- poor concentration span (dis tractability)
-- low frustration tolerance
-- emotional lability (highs and lows)
-- seems paradoxical (may remember past events in minute detail is I cannot remember number facts and spelling just learnt, may build the most intricate models that may be so clumsy s/he trips over his/her feet, make other most fanciful stories start cannot sit still long enough to hear one)

There are similarities between the two groups e.g. errors in number and letter production, reading errors, behavioral aspects, but the differences are what influence the type of instruction used.

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Concentration Problem

What are Concentration Problems?

Concentration is one of the most powerful mental tools at our disposal - and yet, so few people actually know how to use it to its full potential.
 Concentration is the ability to focus attention on a task at hand, while blocking out other distracting or unrelated stimuli. This includes insignificant sounds, visual input, and most importantly, wandering or irrelevant thoughts.

When concentration is at optimal levels, we find our work is easier, more readily remembered, takes less time, and we tend to make fewer mistakes.

Generally, a good movie or a great novel is interesting, packed with visual and audio stimuli (which often drowns out surrounding sights and sounds), and requires little effort or skill to pay close attention.

Signs/symptoms to look for---

• Short attention span.
• Easily distracted by other people/noises.
• Difficulty focusing and sustaining focus.
• Shifting focus (moving attention from one thing to another).
• Failing to give close attention to detail, making careless mistakes.
• Appearing not to listen when spoken to directly.
• Difficulty following instructions.
• Failing to finish tasks (not because of fractious behaviour or failure to understand instructions).
• Difficulty organising tasks.
• Avoids, dislikes or is reluctant to engage in tasks that require sustained mental effort.
• Loses things necessary for tasks (files or books).
• Forgetful in daily routine.
• Inability to keep still in seat.
• Leaves seat in situation in which remaining seated is expected.
• Excessive talking.
• Impulsive – acting before thinking.
• Interrupting others.
• Children have more difficulties with work completion, productivity, planning, remembering things needed for school, and meeting deadlines.
• Children start beating about the bush just to avoid writing or reading, when parents teach these children.
• If children are asked to finish their homework within a specified time, they just fail to meet the deadline.
• On being asked to read aloud, these children just stop in the middle and parents need to keep reminding the children every time they stop.
• Making disruptive noise, leaving their seats unexpectedly, speaking out of turn, disturbing classmates, and not completing classwork are typical 

Possible causes--

Lack of concentration is both a Psychological and behavioral problem
              normally the causes for lack of concentration among children include common grounds such as---

Lack of sleep

If your child is tired she won't be able to concentrate so put her to bed at a reasonable hour. Aim for her to get about nine hours' sleep a night.

Personal circumstances
Your child will find it easier to concentrate when she is not troubled or anxious about something such as falling out with friends, or is having difficulty getting along with her teacher.

Motivation and interest
She will be able to concentrate for longer if she's interested in what she's doing.

Health
A weak immune system, dehydration and bad eating habits could all contribute to poor levels of concentration. Make sure that she takes a multivitamin and mineral supplement every day.

Surrounding conditions
A lot of activity, noise, or a television that is always on does not contribute to the calm atmosphere that is needed for high levels of concentration.

Distracted teens

If your teenager's mind is always elsewhere, this could be why:

Lack of sleep
Encourage teenagers to go to bed and to get up at roughly the same time every day.

Personal circumstances
Similar to younger children, being anxious or troubled about issues at home or at school, or with friends, could lead to low levels of concentration.

Lack of motivation
Getting them to be interested in the subject will make a huge difference to their levels of concentration.

Teacher trouble
When children do not like a teacher or have a problem with a particular teacher, they usually do not perform well.

Health problems
Concentration could be affected by regular illness due to a lack of medication for a chronic condition such as asthma, or because of a weak immune system and an unhealthy diet.

Lack of exercise

This could make children lethargic and tired, and they won't be able to concentrate, especially after lunch.

If any parents see near to all problem in his child then they must think to consult a child psychologist for the proper evaluation and management.

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Career Confusion
Weak in studies
Academic Underachievement
Exam Stress
Concentration problems
Study related issues
Time management problem
Performance anxiety
Emotional and Behavioral issues
Temper Tantrums (anger)
Adjustment Problem
Anxiety
Depression
Loneliness
Inferiority Complex
Low Self confidence
Bed Wetting
Sibling Jealousy
Hyper Activity (ADHD)
Attention Problem
Slow Learning
Identity Confusion
Peer Problems
Victims of Sexual Assault or Sexual Abuse
Speech problem in child

 If any parents see near to all problem in his child then they must think to consult a child psychologist for the proper evaluation and management.

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