Is it possible for some one that was born with a learning disability with an average to above average IQ end up being a slow learner down the road?
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I have to agree with Leah. I don’t believe that they become “slower” learners but that the material and content become harder which will show their disability more.
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Ive thought about the same thing as you Jean but I do disagree with it because from my experience I did get slower and stupider.
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I don’t think that you become a slow learner it’s just that the teachers are not teaching you according to your learning style. And Robert you are not stupid.
Go to Wrightslaw!
Go to Wrightslaw and look up the “Matthew Effect.” When a child is not properly remediated, their IQ does go down. This is a problem with not being taught CORRECTLY, not a problem with the child!
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IQ is a measurement of intelligence, but the tests are based upon criteria from what is taught in school. As you get older, the tests are more culturally biased, so it isn’t you, it’s the test. Of course, if you haven’t been taught how to learn, you will have trouble learning all the “stuff” schools teach. That doesn’t mean you are stupid or a slow learner, or that you can’t learn. Stop looking at numbers, and check out your strengths. Are you creative, can you fix machines or work with wood, are you a “people person”? What can you do? Now make that your focus. Try to find out how you learn best, (by listening, reading, or doing),and ask your teachers to help you.
I would think so, especially if a child is not remediated.
I have a friend who had a highly gifted (137/145) child in 3rd grade. 9th grade = about 106. He is considered a “slow learner” by the school.