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Regarding 8y child.
7.5y old boy has difficulty in copying from board to notebook as well as notebook to notebook. Very slow and makes lot of mistakes. Handwriting quite slow so he gets scolded by teacher often.
Recently got diagnosed with myopia - but that doesn't explain the difficulty when copying from notebook.
Anything to worry?
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It may be due to myopia.but it's better to get it checked with few tests from psychologist. Connect with your nearby psychologist
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Thanks for reaching out. You are worried about your seven and a half year old son. Consult a psychologist and explain about your son’s learning skills. A psychologist would like to know how long has it been since your son is finding it difficult to copy from board to notebook and from notebook to notebook. Your son will require counselling sessions. If your son is stressed or anxious about certain things he can talk about it with a psychologist. A child or educational psychologist will be able to help your son.
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Contact me for counselling sessions. Along with counselling I can suggest natural foods to calm the mind
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You need to be cautious....
It seems to be a learning disorder. There are so many types of LD.
It needs to be ruled out and addressed asap otherwise it may get complicated.
It can be well treated with counseling sessions, occupational therapy, remedial measures and homeopathic medicine effectively.
It can be well treated in a holistic approach.
Homeopathic medicine will not have any side effects or addiction.
You need an expert psychologist who is a good homeopathic physician.
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i have been working as a Homeopathic Psychiatrist and Counseling Psychologist for the last 17 years. you can contact me through an online appointment for further assistance.
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Hi , Require more information.You can consult a child psychologist
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You may get a psycho educational assessment done
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Ms. Pooja Gupta
Psychologist
9 yrs exp
Delhi
Hi,
It's worth investigating further to understand why your child is having difficulty copying accurately. Consider consulting with an optometrist to assess visual processing, fine motor skills, and attention. Collaborate with the teacher and consider seeking evaluation for learning differences. Early intervention and support can make a significant difference.
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Consult Occupational therapist, Psychologist, Special Educator, and ophthalmologist
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Ms. Simran Dugar
Counselling Psychologist
4 yrs exp
Kolkata
With his recent diagnosis of myopia, it could be challenging for him to see clearly at a distance, which could impact his ability to copy accurately from the board.
However, if you're concerned about his fine motor skills, handwriting speed, and overall learning, it might be helpful to consult with a child psychologist or an occupational therapist. They can assess his skills and provide guidance on strategies and exercises to improve his handwriting and copying abilities.
In the meantime, you can help reduce his stress and improve his focus by teaching him breathing exercises, like deep breathing or box breathing, which can help calm the mind and improve concentration.
If you'd like more guidance or support, feel free to reach out to us at Mind Sculpt for online sessions.
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Ms. Sheetal Kusumbe
Counselling Psychologist
21 yrs exp
Thane
Hello,
The condition is diagnosed and appropriate treatment shall help the child.
As the treatment advances, you would see improvement. Being supportive and encouraging even of small improvements shall speed the progress.
I wish the child great success. Be relaxed as you are doing a great job of parenting and children sense the positive energy.
You can consult for further professional guidance.
Happy Healthy Living!
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