Question
At around two or three years old, the child experienced significant mood swings and even self-harm behaviors. Now, the child’s mood is stable, showing interest in learning, but there is a noticeable lack of memory. After multiple teachings, it is still difficult for them to remember. How should this be handled?
Answer
When a child is diagnosed with intellectual disability, relying solely on medication treatment often yields limited results. In such cases, conducting appropriate rehabilitation exercises is crucial as it helps maximize the effectiveness of medication. Rehabilitation exercises for intellectual disability typically focus on the following abilities:
- Motor Skills: Training the child to master crawling, rolling over, sitting, standing, walking, running, jumping, and other large movements with proficiency. Simultaneously, training the flexibility and accuracy of limbs. From being able to grasp large objects close by to performing fine actions such as buttoning clothes and threading needles, and ultimately disassembling items into complex actions.