Regarding improvemnt of low IQ

Sir,
       My daughter about 10 and half years old and studying in 5th std. not intrested in studying, poor concentration while studying. Recently i take her to Nero phyco. doctor. After verbal examination by doctor ( not any particular test) pescribe a alopathic syrup ( NORCETAM) and told that is is suffering from low IQ. Kindly give your valuable suggestion please.

04/07/2010                                                           Shukla30

[RockRose]

This forum isn't moderated by a doctor,  but I did a google search for NORCETAM and came up with the generic name,  and searched on that.  

Odd.  It seems it's used for brain injuries and aging related dementia.  

It sounds like an actual test to determine her abilities would be better than a conversation.  She sounds maybe like she's bored and not motivated to do schoolwork rather than unable.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piracetam

[RockRose]

This forum isn't moderated by a doctor,  but I did a google search for NORCETAM and came up with the generic name,  and searched on that.  

Odd.  It seems it's used for brain injuries and aging related dementia.  

It sounds like an actual test to determine her abilities would be better than a conversation.  She sounds maybe like she's bored and not motivated to do schoolwork rather than unable.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piracetam

[caregiver222]

I don't like the idea of evaluating a child on the basis of an IQ.

There are a variety of qualities that make a human being valuable. Compassion, for example is one of them.

Pressuring a child to succeed academically, who cannot function in such an environment, is not fair to the child.

Try to find areas that the child enjoys. This could be in the area of art or music, for example.

Make sure the child's eyesight and hearing have been properly evaluated.

All that being said, some children learn better verbally and others from the written word. Some just need a little more time.

Every life on earth is a magical one, and a gift.

Have patience, don't give up on your child, but try not to have unrealistic expectations.