My son’s teacher mentioned that when he gives instructions to the class, my son never hears him the first time. He has to specifically ask my son each time - for example, it’s time to get your Math books out.
Also, does anyone know any good tricks for memorizing the States?
Thank you.
Re: CAPD?
Does your son have trouble following multi-step verbal instructions? Difficulty understanding people when there is background noise? Either can be a symptom of CAPD (central auditory processing disorder). You can find out more about CAPD, and see if your son fits the profile, at http://pages.cthome.net/cbristol/
CAPD evaluations are done by audiologists with special training. This evaluation is usually covered by medical insurance. You can find CAPD audiologists in your area via the search engine at the website above. There are a number of therapies and accommodations available for children with CAPD.
Mary
Re: learning the states
Color coding always works for my middle school students. I divide the 50 states into six regions and assign each region a highlighter color. I make tow copies of each region, one that will stay together and one that I cut apart. Each gets it’s own index card and is colored with the highlighter around the edges. I use them like flash cards. The colors help memory and I can clue later by saying, it’s one in the green region or whatever. I also make a copy of the map I used to make the state cards and highlight each region in its assigned color so they can see how it all fits together. You can write any information you like on the back. Good luck.
It may be that your child hears him, but doesn’t understand the directions that the teacher is giving or could be that he is distracted in some kind of way. Also, is the teacher giving one instruction at a time? Some teachers, including myself, will give directions as I am talking about other things and you can really lose a child that may have a hard time with directions in the first place. I have had this problem with my own children and their teachers. I would make a copy of the United States and have him color one or two states each night that he learns. Sometimes seeing the states makes a difference that just trying to memorize names. Good luck.