WHY, WHY, WHY ???
Why is reading, spelling or math so difficult for my child? Why do they seem to know something one day and not the next? Why are they so disorganized? Why does it seem to take so long to teach him? I wonder if my child has something called Dyslexia, ADD, ADHD, Low Auditory Processing Disorder, or something else? Does my child have something like Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome? Why is she struggling so much with reading comprehension? Something is just not right! Why is my bright child struggling to learn? If you have asked some of these questions, you are not alone… These are all signs of a weak foundation.
Little Giant Steps (www.littlegiantsteps.com) helps children who are struggling to learn as well as help in the prevention of learning problems. Learning difficulties do not have to last a lifetime or even exist at all. They are simply symptoms of a root cause. When the learning foundation is repaired, the results are easy learning experiences, greater self-confidence, reduction of stress, and a happier person emerges.
Why is my child struggling?
The most important part of any structure is the foundation and that includes the brain. First, imagine a building that has cracks in the walls, door frames are pulling away, and the windows and doors do not close properly… all of these “problems” are symptoms of an underlying root cause, a weak foundation. When you fix the foundation, the “problems” are correctable. The same applies to a person. Struggling to learn is an indicator of a “foundation problem.” The “problems” your child is experiencing are symptoms of an underlying root cause. When troubles appear, don’t look to the symptoms, but to the source: repair the foundation of the brain.
Why would my child have a “weak foundation” ?
A child may have a “weak foundation” when they are missing some developmental steps that are necessary for their brains to be organized, which is the very foundation of learning. We’ll discuss a few here. When babies are born, they have a built-in, precise program that enables them to complete their developmental steps. If given the opportunity and placed on the floor on their tummies, babies will move through these steps. Unfortunately because of our societal practices of keeping babies upright in carriers, walkers, swings, etc. many are not given the opportunity to work through their developmental steps. In turn, this has affected every aspect of their life. We have progressed in the wrong direction wanting to keep our babies in various contraptions which are detrimental and not developmental. As a result, any special programs, trying to teach with new learning styles or changing curriculums each year will not help a child until their “foundation” is fixed. There are exceptions, of course, that can naturally keep a child off the floor like surgeries or reflux problems, but when possible a baby should be on the floor in a clean, safe environment. Influencing the “handedness” of a child is another huge aspect of learning. With children going to preschools and daycares earlier and earlier they are many times being influenced to use the wrong hand. Hand dominance is a huge factor in neurological efficiency.
We’ve moved from an auditory to a visual society in this nation; causing many to experience, “Low Auditory Processing”. When a person increases their auditory processing, learning becomes easier. Our preoccupation in this nation with “screens” like video games, computers, TVs, iPhones, etc. can cause a child to be labeled ADD or ADHD for the reason that attending is an auditory skill. [Learn more about this in our free article].
Look for part 2 tomorrow.