Question
My son didn’t start walking until he was two years old, and he can only say ‘Dad’ and ‘Mom’. He can feed himself during meals but is very picky about food, particularly fond of snacks like biscuits. He often sleeps restlessly during his afternoon nap and sometimes wakes up crying in the middle of the night. When he plays with other children, due to his slower reaction time, many kids don’t want to play with him, leading to a more solitary personality. Sometimes, after squatting to urinate, he can’t stand up on his own and needs our help. I want to know how to treat these symptoms in my child?
Answer
Intellectual disability in children is a form of intellectual impairment that can greatly inconvenience their daily life and learning. They often have significant gaps compared to their normal peers and have poorer self-care abilities. Treatment methods usually include cognitive training, attention training, sensory training, and physical coordination training. Sensory training includes stimulation through various aspects such as sound, light, touch, and smell, which can be done through games and other activities. Physical training can enhance a child’s physical fitness and improve body coordination and hand-eye coordination. Additionally, joining sports teams or participating in sports activities can help improve a child’s social skills.