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WHY would a fourteen year old have such a poor short term memory? Any ideas?
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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 384716" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>We've had this problem with difficult child 1 and easy child 2/difficult child 2; currently experiencing a major increase in this with difficult child 3. According to his speech pathologist, the problem is directly connected to the ADD. It's the inattention at the brain level, that is not allowing the memory paths to be laid down properly. Then you have the problem of retrieval of the fragments of memory that may have successfully been paid down - it is very difficult for the brain to properly retrieve, when it is in a distractible state and especially if the student is in a highly distracting or stressful environment at time of retrieval.</p><p></p><p>You can try to improve the ability for the brain to pay attention, but this can come at the cost of increased anxiety and also increased mental exhaustion. But take it from us - you cannot force an ability that is not properly there. Not all the coaching and tuition in the world will work, if the brain cannot lay down the memory. But if you can resolve this for her in some way, the underlying ability ill; finally be able to shine through.</p><p></p><p>This does get better as she gets older and her brain matures more. Remember, my problem children, who had this really severely, are now adults. Maturing adults, who ow can function a vast deal better. As they get older, they also learn how to adapt and develop their own coping skills.</p><p></p><p>A useful coping skill for her to learn, is to keep written notes. If she is given a task to do, she should write it down. Make lists. Keep notebook and pencil in her pocket at all times, and use it. As a study aide, learn to use mind maps. She will need help form a tutor (you perhaps) first, to get the hang of it. But these help with more complex multiple-mental-step tasks such as writing tasks or summarising text.</p><p></p><p>Keep fighting the SD. Go for the jugular if you have to. The longer they let her fail, the more difficult it will be for her to have the confidence she needs to adapt. And confidence is also very important here.</p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 384716, member: 1991"] We've had this problem with difficult child 1 and easy child 2/difficult child 2; currently experiencing a major increase in this with difficult child 3. According to his speech pathologist, the problem is directly connected to the ADD. It's the inattention at the brain level, that is not allowing the memory paths to be laid down properly. Then you have the problem of retrieval of the fragments of memory that may have successfully been paid down - it is very difficult for the brain to properly retrieve, when it is in a distractible state and especially if the student is in a highly distracting or stressful environment at time of retrieval. You can try to improve the ability for the brain to pay attention, but this can come at the cost of increased anxiety and also increased mental exhaustion. But take it from us - you cannot force an ability that is not properly there. Not all the coaching and tuition in the world will work, if the brain cannot lay down the memory. But if you can resolve this for her in some way, the underlying ability ill; finally be able to shine through. This does get better as she gets older and her brain matures more. Remember, my problem children, who had this really severely, are now adults. Maturing adults, who ow can function a vast deal better. As they get older, they also learn how to adapt and develop their own coping skills. A useful coping skill for her to learn, is to keep written notes. If she is given a task to do, she should write it down. Make lists. Keep notebook and pencil in her pocket at all times, and use it. As a study aide, learn to use mind maps. She will need help form a tutor (you perhaps) first, to get the hang of it. But these help with more complex multiple-mental-step tasks such as writing tasks or summarising text. Keep fighting the SD. Go for the jugular if you have to. The longer they let her fail, the more difficult it will be for her to have the confidence she needs to adapt. And confidence is also very important here. Marg [/QUOTE]
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