In this video, I discuss kinetic or physical learning approaches that I use in my son’s homework routine in order to help him learn more effectively. We use a physical alphabet cheer for spelling words among other activities.
I mentioned before that kinetic learning is the best learning methodology for my son – so I wanted to share with you some of the ways we incorporate kinetic learning into my son’s homework routines.
Quickly I will mention that my son’s learning issues are language processing based. He has receptive languages issues (concepts going in) as well as expressive language issues (formulation of thoughts, retrieval of words).
He is in the first grade so this is the first year where we have had to incorporate encoding or spelling into our homework routine. The typical approach of repetition, writing the spelling words, etc. was not really working for my son. So we developed a physical chant alphabet where each letter of the alphabet is assigned a body position. We practice his spelling words every night with the physical chants. His teacher is very accommodating (he is at a school focused on language processing issues) in that she tests him both in a written format and in a format where he can do our “cheers”. When we are practicing his spelling words – we do the physical cheers or chants over and over again – and get pretty silly with it. Its physical – its fun and it really does help him to remember his spelling words. The difference in his spelling tests before we starting doing the physical cheers and after is amazing!! Read the rest of this entry »
Philippa Greathead
Speech Language Pathologist
Speech-Language-Learning Centre
Westmead, NSW, Australia
The child or adolescent with ADHD and learning problems will often present to the Speech Language Pathologist with a range of clinical problems in language that are contributing to the learning disorder.
The types of language problems experienced by children with ADHD are varied and can cover all the modalities of language. Typically problems are seen in:
Syntax:
Disorders of syntax (oral and written grammar) are difficulties using and/or comprehending the structural components of sentences.
Semantics:
Semantic difficulties in language involve problems with word meanings and organization. School problems include difficulties comprehending written and spoken language, poor vocabulary, word-finding difficulties and difficulties using context to help with the comprehension of reading.
Pragmatics:
Pragmatics is the term used for the social use of language – i.e. the ability to use language as a means to interact with others socially or for a specific purpose (e.g. requesting information, expressing feelings, holding a conversation with people of different age levels). Read the rest of this entry »
GreatSchools has discussion forums where parents can connect and share information, questions and concerns. The following link is for a forum discussion thread where parents are discussing their childrens’ language processing issues:
GreatSchools is an independent, nonprofit organization that improves education by inspiring parents to get involved. It empowers parents with information and tools so they can choose the best school for their children, support their children’s education and improve schools in their communities. Parents choose GreatSchools to connect with each other – to find the right schools, to share stories and advice, and to get their parenting questions answered. In the past year alone, more than 35 million people visited GreatSchools (www.greatschools.org). With hundreds of thousands of ratings and parent reviews about schools across the country, GreatSchools is the paramount parent-to-parent education community. A Webby award-winning site, GreatSchools is supported by foundations and corporations, including the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the Robertson Foundation, and the Walton Family Foundation. GreatSchools – Involved parents. Successful kids.
GreatSchools has a section of their website dedicated to learning issues:
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