Challenges to Learning, continued...

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Text Box: Impulsivity: ADHD and other visual thinkers often demonstrate reactive rather than responsive behaviors. Rather than mentally process through a course of action (or sequence of actions) logically, they often jump to an emotional response based on their internal ‘pictures’. Procrastination: Because they become bored easily and have trouble completing tasks, they may experience a great deal of criticism and failure (either real or perceived). This may lead to reluctance to even get started on new projects. It’s important to understand that the only sane response to repeated failure or inability to successfully complete a given task or assignment is to avoid that task or assignment in the future. To invite continued failure is neither ‘normal’ nor appropriate. Hyperactivity: If there were ever an attempt to fit a square peg into a round hole, it is asking an ADHD or visual thinker to sit quietly and pay attention to someone talk. The inability to sit still and listen, particularly in the classroom, is common for many high energy, non-verbal thinkers (often labeled ADHD). Lack of Social Skills: Visual thinkers often ‘live’ in their own thoughts. This can result in an lack of ability to recognize and respond appropriately respond to social cues. Frustration, Stress and Anxiety: As visual children experience their best efforts continuing to fall short, their levels of stress and anxiety can mount on a daily basis, often resulting in growing frustration, anger and ultimately, surrender or resignation. _____________________________________ One last note on challenges. To hold a child responsible for a behavior or outcome that he cannot control is generally inappropriate. To offer a child reward or punishment for a behavior or outcome that he can’t control is generally ineffective and cab result in undue stress, confusion and additional negative behaviors. At the Neuro-Linguistic Learning Center, we believe in giving children and teens the skills and ability to manage their behaviors and results so that they can be held accountable for their actions.

Text Box: S.M.A.R.T. Program:
This life-changing program begins by teaching students to release negative emotions, limiting decisions and inner conflicts.
The program also provides students with 24 Essential Learning Skills to increase academic performance. A significant increase in grades and test scores in the natural result. And finally, students are led through a series of life-changing exercises to increase self-esteem, self-motivation, and respect for others.

Text Box: Scholar's Program:
This is a fast-paced program for competent students who wish to take learning to the level of excellence. Speed-reading, vocabulary, advanced memorization, note-taking, writing, essay and composition, mental math, test preparation, and test-taking strategies, are just some of the essential learning skills included in this intensive, but self-paced program. (Program for all grades and age groups.) Enrollment includes one year support and follow-up at the Neuro-Linguistic Learning Center.

Self-esteem

Motivation

Attitude

Respect

Talent