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Is there a way to upgrade ur iq? And cure a learning disability?

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  1. Unsurevirgin

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    Tile is self explanatory I'm not in the best mood and I have insomnia which sucks :frowning2: so any advice and tips I could really use some right now .
     
    #1 Unsurevirgin, Jul 10, 2013
  2. Chip

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    For the most part, IQ remains stable over life. The IQ score one gets on an age-adjusted IQ test at, say, age 13 will be about the same (+/- 5-10%) at 20 or 30 or 40.

    Learning disabilities typically cannot be "cured" per se, but for nearly every learning disability, there are adaptive strategies to work with it and choose the learning methods that are most optimal for a given person's particular type of limitation.

    If you are still in school, colleges and high schools in the US are legally obligated to provide appropriate resources to help you limit the impact of your learning disabilities on your ability to succeed in school, so if you are having problems, you need to contact whomever works with learning disabilities and ask to be evaluated.

    If you are out of school, there are often community mental health resources that can arrange for evaluation and provide you with resources and suggestions to help you adapt best.
     
    #2 Chip, Jul 10, 2013
  3. Unsurevirgin

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    Thank u for replying to my threads chip :slight_smile: my parents are in denial like they're whole life . How do I say that without upsetting my folks? My dad always gets pissed whenever mention my learning disability .
     
    #3 Unsurevirgin, Jul 10, 2013
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    What is the learning disorder?

    You aren't supposed to be able to change your IQ, but if youre at a point where you dont understand some of the questions, you'll do better on the test if you get smarter.
     
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  5. Unsurevirgin

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    In math I have one
     
    #5 Unsurevirgin, Jul 10, 2013
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    For upgrading your IQ, you can't change it. Basically, Chip put it the best way.

    As for LDs (Learning Disability):
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    There isn't anyway to cure an LD. It's something that you're born with, it can never go completely away. There are some strategies that can be utilized to mask it or make it less evident. I wrote a paper for one of my classes on Dyscalculia (LD in math), and there are some ways to mask it, unfortunately, it's a .docx and the computer I'm on only has .doc but here are some coping strategies for a specific LD

    Dyslexia
    • Special teaching techniques. These can include helping a child learn through multisensory experiences and by providing immediate feedback to strengthen a child’s ability to recognize words.
    • Classroom modifications. For example, teachers can give students with dyslexia extra time to finish tasks and provide taped tests that allow the child to hear the questions instead of reading them.
    • Use of technology. Children with dyslexia may benefit from listening to books on tape or using word-processing programs with spell-check features.
    Dysgraphia
    • Special tools. Teachers can offer oral exams, provide a note-taker, and/or allow the child to videotape reports instead of writing them.
    • Use of technology. A child with dysgraphia can be taught to use word-processing programs or an audio recorder instead of writing by hand.
    • Other ways of reducing the need for writing. Teachers can provide notes, outlines, and preprinted study sheets.
    Dyscalculia
    • Visual techniques. For example, teachers can draw pictures of word problems and show the student how to use colored pencils to differentiate parts of problems.
    • Use of memory aids. Rhymes and music are among the techniques that can be used to help a child remember math concepts.
    • Use of computers. A child with dyscalculia can use a computer for drills and practice.
    Dyspraxia
    • Quiet learning environment. To help a child deal with sensitivity to noise and distractions, educators can provide the youngster with a quiet place for tests, silent reading, and other tasks that require concentration.
    • Alerting the child in advance. For example, a child who is sensitive to noise may benefit from knowing in advance about such events as fire drills and assemblies.
    • Occupational therapy. Exercises that focus on the tasks of daily living can help a child with poor coordination.

    IEP:
    If you are in Special Education, see if your school can formulate an IEP (Individualized Education Plan) to help with your success in school.
    An IEP is a personalized and written education plan and within it the IEP:
    • Lists individualized goals for the child
    • Specifies the plan for services the student will receive
    • Lists the specialists who will work with the child

    ~sigh~ typing that reminded me of my Education class this past semester.
     
    #6 Randy, Jul 10, 2013
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