Learning Problems

My son  (4 years old) is very smart in Math, but is having trouble learning letters and numbers.  We had him tested for fine motor skills and they made a commit that he may also have sensory intergration problems. What is this and what things should I look for?

[DrAbhijeetDPM]

Hi.

A sensory integration problem is at the level of the brain. He can not combine all the information he is receiving from his senses, and has trouble putting them all into one meaningful information.

Please watch his progress. He may develop specific learning difficulties later.
Get him enrolled in an IEP (Individualised Education Program).

Regards

[amazzon]

Hi,

My son is going through the same problem.  He is 5 years old and is in Kindergarten but we currently signed a consent form to have him tested.  It is up to the parent to request this from the school district because districts do not normally test children this young.  My son does not know his alphabet, numbers and has trouble speaking.  He is being observed by 5 different specialists who will in the end recommend, with my husband and I present, an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  You just have to be very patient with him.  They need a lot of love and attention.  I also recommend you educate his educators.  I ran into a lot of problems with the staff at my son's school. They were mean to him.  Kids were mean to him...calling him trouble. I did my research and educated myself about my son's learning disability and then I went to his school and spoke to the principal.  My son did not want to go to school.  He came home and told me he was trouble.  I have never told my son he was trouble.  When you speak to a child like ours, you also have to say positive things to them because that is what they will remember.  I tell my son he needs to be a "good" boy instead of you are being a "bad" boy.  He also gets easily distracted so he ends up disrupting the class, cafeteria, library and gym.  I used to get notes everyday from different teachers that my son was out of control, disruptive, etc.  Since I went and spoke to the principal, I have had countless meetings with the staff and now my son goes through a different routine to fit his special needs.  The school has assigned a teacher's aide to watch my son during lunch, recess, library, and after school to make sure he does not get into trouble.  My son will be given his IEP sometime this month and God willing on his way to getting the help he needs.

Your school is responsible for helping your son, you just need to stay on top of them and monitor your son.  Go to his school, sit in his class, ask questions, voice your concerns.

Good luck and God bless you.

Amazzon

[amazzon]

Hi,

My son is going through the same problem.  He is 5 years old and is in Kindergarten but we currently signed a consent form to have him tested.  It is up to the parent to request this from the school district because districts do not normally test children this young.  My son does not know his alphabet, numbers and has trouble speaking.  He is being observed by 5 different specialists who will in the end recommend, with my husband and I present, an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  You just have to be very patient with him.  They need a lot of love and attention.  I also recommend you educate his educators.  I ran into a lot of problems with the staff at my son's school. They were mean to him.  Kids were mean to him...calling him trouble. I did my research and educated myself about my son's learning disability and then I went to his school and spoke to the principal.  My son did not want to go to school.  He came home and told me he was trouble.  I have never told my son he was trouble.  When you speak to a child like ours, you also have to say positive things to them because that is what they will remember.  I tell my son he needs to be a "good" boy instead of you are being a "bad" boy.  He also gets easily distracted so he ends up disrupting the class, cafeteria, library and gym.  I used to get notes everyday from different teachers that my son was out of control, disruptive, etc.  Since I went and spoke to the principal, I have had countless meetings with the staff and now my son goes through a different routine to fit his special needs.  The school has assigned a teacher's aide to watch my son during lunch, recess, library, and after school to make sure he does not get into trouble.  My son will be given his IEP sometime this month and God willing on his way to getting the help he needs.

Your school is responsible for helping your son, you just need to stay on top of them and monitor your son.  Go to his school, sit in his class, ask questions, voice your concerns.

Good luck and God bless you.

Amazzon

[amazzon]

Hi,

My son is going through the same problem.  He is 5 years old and is in Kindergarten but we currently signed a consent form to have him tested.  It is up to the parent to request this from the school district because districts do not normally test children this young.  My son does not know his alphabet, numbers and has trouble speaking.  He is being observed by 5 different specialists who will in the end recommend, with my husband and I present, an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  You just have to be very patient with him.  They need a lot of love and attention.  I also recommend you educate his educators.  I ran into a lot of problems with the staff at my son's school. They were mean to him.  Kids were mean to him...calling him trouble. I did my research and educated myself about my son's learning disability and then I went to his school and spoke to the principal.  My son did not want to go to school.  He came home and told me he was trouble.  I have never told my son he was trouble.  When you speak to a child like ours, you also have to say positive things to them because that is what they will remember.  I tell my son he needs to be a "good" boy instead of you are being a "bad" boy.  He also gets easily distracted so he ends up disrupting the class, cafeteria, library and gym.  I used to get notes everyday from different teachers that my son was out of control, disruptive, etc.  Since I went and spoke to the principal, I have had countless meetings with the staff and now my son goes through a different routine to fit his special needs.  The school has assigned a teacher's aide to watch my son during lunch, recess, library, and after school to make sure he does not get into trouble.  My son will be given his IEP sometime this month and God willing on his way to getting the help he needs.

Your school is responsible for helping your son, you just need to stay on top of them and monitor your son.  Go to his school, sit in his class, ask questions, voice your concerns.

Good luck and God bless you.

Amazzon