Children with Learning Disability
How to Choose a Program or Training for Children with Learning Disability –
How to choose a program or training
To help you make sure you find the right learning assistance for your child, there are seven questions you should ask when evaluating any training program. The better programs will have “yes” answers to most, if not all, of these important questions.
1. Does the program impact the cause?
The solution must address the reasons for the learning problem, not just the symptoms.
2. Does the program produce big changes?
The payback must be big enough for both you and your child to recognize easily. Otherwise, it will be hard for both of you to stay motivated throughout the training process.
3. Does the program produce quick changes?
Kids (and parents) need immediate rewards or enthusiasm will wane. Desiring immediate payoffs isn’t just impatience, but is a powerful tool for overcoming the habitual failure and low motivation of the past.
4. Does the program produce lasting changes? The stakes are high -- you’re investing in your child’s future success and happiness. Learning improvements that will last a lifetime are the most valuable.
5. Is the program cost-effective?
We all recognize that time, money, and energy are in limited supply and need to be invested wisely. An inexpensive program that doesn’t produce results is a waste of money. Another program may cost more but will result in lasting changes. Which option is the best investment? When a child’s entire lifetime of success or failure is the issue, the expense of a successful program is a bargain.
6. Does the program have proven results?
Only proven methods are worthy of use in helping overcome a child’s learning struggle. Each idea, program, or method you consider should have a documented history of success.
7. Does the program create transfer benefits to other areas of life?
Cognitive skills training should affect many areas of a child’s life -- not just his academic work. Your child may be treated in only one area, but you should see positive changes in other activities and areas of his learning.
Children with Learning Disability – Application
I strongly urge you to ask the above seven questions when considering any program to address your child’s learning difficulties. Without satisfactory answers to most or all of the questions, an inadequate program may give your child (and you) false hope and only sustain rather than eliminate the learning crisis -- to say nothing of wasting your precious resources. (The answers for these seven questions for LearningRx programs are provided.)
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