I want serious answers only please
2006-07-21 15:28:33 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Give her a sequence of 10 numbers, and if she can't remember them the next day, she's retarded
2006-07-21 15:35:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
You don't say why you think she might be mentally challenged but if its her speech, it might be simpler than a mental deficiency.
When my son was little he would ignore me sometimes and other times he'd respond. By age two when all of the other children were starting to talk circles around their parents, my son had a five word vocabulary. Every time I went to the pediatrician and complained something wasn't right, I was told boys are slower than girls and not to worry about it.
Finally when he was almost three I went to the pediatrican and begged her to give me a referral to have him checked out. She had him say the few words he did know - ball, bath, bottle, mom and daddy. And I finally got my referral, she sent me to an audiologist.
Before the audiologist even looked into his ears he said "Your son has a hearing impairment - I can tell by his behaviors".
Prior to going to the audiologist everyone was saying he was "slow". I regret that the pediatrician hadn't listened to me earlier but once he was diagnosed we were able to get the problem fixed. Of course he had to have years of speech therapy but once he could totally hear, he could communicate and respond just like the other kids.
Anyhow, I don't know if thats your daughter's problem but if you think there is something wrong, there probably is. You know your own child better than anyone else. Get your pediatrician to give you a referral to get her tested by a specialist, even if its just for your own peace of mind.
2006-07-21 22:43:22 · answer #2 · answered by neona807 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you really suspect that she has some learning difficulties, you need to have her evaluated by professionals. You are right to do it now. If she does have a problem, you can deal with it before she fall too far behind.
Believe it or not, you can get this done for free if you live reasonably close to a university with a psychology department. Graduate students working on their advanced degrees will conduct the evaluations under the supervision of faculty. They don't generally advertise it, but you can call them and ask for the head of the department and speak with them or their assistant.
Good Luck!
2006-07-21 22:37:00 · answer #3 · answered by Otis F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a very real worry, you need to talk with your doctor. If she is not meeting the things she should be doing at each stage, they can recommend testing for her (age appropriate) so that you can settle your mind. If she is having a problem (my girls are so close in age they have their own language) then it can be addressed before she gets into school and then go from there. Some school districts offer help when it is needed. But start with your doctor he/she is better able to adress your fears and relieve them for you (because he/she sees your daughter when you bring her in for visits).
2006-07-21 22:35:55 · answer #4 · answered by mom of girls 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take her 2 her doctor and tell him ur concerns, he will probably send u 2 a specialist or something who will test her 2 c if her mental skills r where they r supposed 2 b at her age.
2006-07-21 22:32:06 · answer #5 · answered by goldieluxxx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you believe she is you should make an appointment with her Pediatrician and they would be able to refer you to the right doctor for her age. Could she be just a slow learner? Anyway whatever doctor your refered too will probably do tests on her. Best of luck.
2006-07-21 22:32:52 · answer #6 · answered by Katie Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, don't be too quick to jump to the conclusion, but keep your eyes open.
Your paediatrician would notice a problem during a check-up.
If you keep sensing that there might be a problem with your child, mention your concerns to the doctor.
2006-07-21 22:33:57 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your pediatrician. He would be able to recommend a developemental specialist. They have test to determine if there are any deficits. Good luck
2006-07-21 22:31:51 · answer #8 · answered by Jamie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can tell by her speech.
since she is already three she has probably started learning to speak.
you can also tell by how fast she is able to learn something.
but i think the best way to find is to have someone check her, professionally.
2006-07-21 22:32:24 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you will know if she is not acting the way she's supposed to be at that age.. i meant in the wrong way.. ask assistance from doctors..
2006-07-21 22:34:55 · answer #10 · answered by pat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋