Question
The child had a temper when he was two or three years old, even hitting the wall with his head when angry. Now, the situation is normal, showing concentration and interest in learning, but memory is poor. Even after teaching him repeatedly many times, he still cannot remember. What should I do?
Answer
When a child is diagnosed with intellectual disability, simple medication often has little effect. In such cases, simple rehabilitation exercises are indispensable. Only by sufficient exercise can the medication’s effects be maximized. Typically, rehabilitation exercises for intellectual disability include several abilities:
- Motor Skills: Train the child in crawling, rolling over, sitting, standing, walking, running, jumping, and mastering large movements. Also, train the child’s physical flexibility and accuracy, from being able to grasp large objects close by to manipulating items, to buttoning clothes, threading needles, and finally disassembling items in complex actions. (Information missing)