Question
A student is performing poorly in school, unable to fluently answer classroom questions, and has been diagnosed with mild intellectual disability by a doctor. How should one handle such learning disorder issues?
Answer
The causes of learning disorders may include: 1) Genetic factors: Children with a family history of learning disorders have a higher incidence; abnormalities in the 15th and 6th chromosomes are common in individuals with learning disorders; 2) Neuro-psychological factors: The brain neurotransmitters and cortical functions of children with learning disorders are abnormal. Simply put, the brain of a person with a learning disorder is like a malfunctioning computer, possibly due to issues with the connection between the processor and the input device. The key to overcoming learning disorders lies in early educational intervention. It is recommended that parents seek professional interventionists for consultation.