Scholastic Backwardness
Less than 1% of children with learning difficulties are mentally retarded, while the rest possess normal or above-average intelligence. So, why don’t they study? The causes may lie in the family, environment, or within the child themselves. About 5% of children are intelligent due to unique brain characteristics, yet learning, especially in reading, writing, and arithmetic, does not come naturally to them. If these difficulties are coupled with ADHD and not identified early, the child’s future may be in jeopardy.
Learning retardation means the child is unable to progress academically as expected based on their intelligence level. Being educationally backward doesn’t equate to intellectual backwardness. These children simply don’t enjoy studying for various reasons. If your child isn’t reaching their potential, the cause may be due to one of several factors:
- Lack of basic elements required for learning
- Inability of the brain to process knowledge effectively
- Conceptual issues
Lack of Basic Elements Required for Learning
Certain essential factors are necessary for a child to learn, often called the basic building blocks of learning.
- Medical issues: Hearing and vision problems or chronic illnesses can result in frequent school absences, affecting learning.
- Intellectual disability: Children with an IQ below 80 often face significant learning challenges.
- Lack of a supportive environment: This is the most common cause of learning disabilities.
- Mental health issues:
- Self-control problems: Many intelligent children struggle due to a lack of self-control, which hinders their academic progress.
Inability to Analyze and Process Information
This refers to the brain’s difficulty in processing specific types of learning, which can impact reading, writing, and mathematics, as well as other non-academic areas.
Types of Processing Difficulties:
- Reading difficulties
- Writing difficulties
- Mathematical difficulties
Conceptual Issues
These are higher-level cognitive problems that interfere with executive functioning, affecting problem-solving abilities and overall academic success.
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