learning disability?

[sista]

Hi everyone,

My son is 6yo. and over the past few months I've found that he can't retain things that are taught to him. He is an exceptionally bright child, picks up concepts, figures out things on his own without any help. Developmentally there is absolutely nothing wrong with him whatsoever, has friends, is a cheerful and happy child. But this "problem" is with his english and maths.

When we were overseas (he had a complete break for 2months - we got back three weeks ago), he picked up the language in no time - using the right phrases at the right place, basically he learnt the second language in two months, just by ear. He builds things with no problem, like lego, ikea furniture etc but nothing "pastes" into his mind. Its starting to become exhausting! Anyone got any ideas what I'm trying to deal with?

[*becstar*]

seeing as he's clever and bright, things must be sticking in his brain

maybe....(now to remember the theory from uni, lol, i'm a teacher )

he needs to DO things, he might learn a different way?? sorry i'm all muddled tonight myself, I'll find a link for you

argh...can't find one easily.

Ok well.....there is theory (and I believe it makes sense) that everyone learns differently. So traditional 'delivery' of education just might not suit everyone. I know myself I learn quicker when doing things for myself, I'm much more practical. Some people learn visually. Some people learn better audibly.

What does his teacher say??

[sista]

lol I know what you mean but do you get what I mean? I'll wait for your link

[*becstar*]

have you talked to his teacher???

I can't find a darn link

[sista]

I'm homeschooling, I am his teacher - I think I'll head off and take him to the paediatrician and get him tested. Thanks for trying though I think I know what it is but I'll let the doc do the talking.....

[*becstar*]

ok then.....but that does change stuff, lol. you knw him best of course and I expect you'd kinda know if there was something more to it. Good luck.

sorry I assumed he was in school.

[Oorki Galoorki]

HAHA so you have spoken to his teacher !!

i get what becstar is saying that perhaps atm the way he is choosing to learn is through natural learning not book learning..

what type of things is he not retaining? perhaps he isnt ready yet to comprehend what you are focussing on atm..?