Question
An 8-year-old boy in first grade is struggling with poor language expression skills, unable to communicate normally with others or express things, and cannot play normally with other children. He often cries and has unstable emotions. He has difficulty with learning, unable to read or write normally in class, drawing or coloring is also challenging. He can recite and sing well, but has poor logical thinking abilities. He must be accompanied by parents to guide him through homework, one question at a time. He needs a break after 20 minutes of homework, either to drink water or use the bathroom. He has been taking traditional Chinese medicine at Jiangsu Provincial Hospital for half a year and also consuming children’s intelligence syrup, feeling that his emotions are slightly better than before, but there is little progress in other aspects. He has undergone an EEG examination with normal results, normal blood lead levels, and slight zinc deficiency. He is now starting to take Ritalin medication. Inquiry about IQ results and specific testing methods.
Answer
Based on your description, the child’s issues are not solely intellectual but more behavioral in nature, so simply using ADHD medication may not solve all the problems. It is recommended to seek consultation at Nanjing Brain Hospital. We know that intellectual disability in children can have a significant impact on them, and if not treated promptly or with incorrect treatment methods, the condition can progress quickly, potentially causing great harm to the child. Therefore, parents should pay more attention to their child’s situation and take them for treatment in a timely manner.