the first class is a child with mental retardation. What you should pay attention
Teachers
the Child came from the preschool educational institution with a diagnosis of mental retardation, in comprehensive school has the appropriate recommendations. But it also happens that the mental retardation is diagnosed in the learning process in the first 3-5 years.
In the case of the detection (diagnosis) the child has mental retardation or the presence of its characteristics, the teacher should inform the parents. This must be done in the interests of the child, mental retardation has not taken a stable form. In either case, your child is in a complex, joint coordinated actions of the teacher, the psychologist and parents.
the Teacher needs to realize that for a child with mental retardation adjustment period more difficult and prolonged than for other students. He needs more time to get used to the mode and requirements of the teacher. Give him that chance.
it is Advisable to acquaint parents with the rules of conduct in the classroom and the requirements of the teacher to perform tasks. A coherent sequence of actions when performing educational tasks at home and in the classroom, will accelerate the process of adaptation of the child and reduce his anxiety.
Parents.
If you know that your child's DSD, and you accept it for what it is, then inform the teacher about it. Talk to the teacher, tell us about your child, about his positive qualities and talents.
Meet the requirements of the teacher, with the algorithm of actions in carrying out learning tasks, sequence of work on the training material. If the requirements of the teacher in the classroom will be secured in the home, the child will get used to them and become confident and calm.
How to manifest mental retardation during training.
the Child responds more slowly to a teacher, for example: prepare the workplace for the lesson, take out your textbook, notebook, pen and pencil; open the notebook, find the line or the box, work on the model. Sometimes, such children do not realize that an appeal to the entire class treats them.
It would take time away from the educational process and create a tense atmosphere in the classroom. The teacher should approach to help the child, continuing the lesson. This category of children need continuous support, emotional reinforcement in the form of words, a smile, an encouraging gesture.
that's how should parents react at home to prepare the child's homework. Not by decree, pressure, reproaches "did You not understand? Again you all forgotten? How many times have I told you? Do and not be punished! Etc."
Sequential execution of actions in the lesson will reinforce in the mind of the child execution behavior to the requirements of the teacher. After some time, he is clearly in the right sequence to perform the necessary actions.
it is Important to understand that the requirements necessary to comply with a clear order, otherwise the child will not develop skill.
Parents who take the child as he is, would be in contact with the teacher and will carry out his orders.
due To its features, the child with mental retardation more anxious, restless, emotionally unstable than other children.
Over time if treated the child patiently and kindly, to give him the opportunity to get used to, it adapts to the new environment. This will allow him to stand out among the other pupils in their behaviour and attitude to learning.
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