One child in fifty is assessed as educationally subnormal and likely to benefit from going to a special school. Most normal schools lack the time and expertise to be of real help to such children, whereas special schools generally achieve an increase in confidence and emotional stability. Handicap leads to delay in acquiring skills, but adulthood often shows greater social and personal skills. Constitutional homeopathic treatment can help to improve concentration and persistence.
Specific remedies to be given every 12 hours for up to 3 weeks
- Very childish behaviour (scampering, hiding, kicking), recurrent tonsillitis and swollen neck glands Baryta 6c
- Child has poor memory and concentration, always seems to be in a hurry or afraid of someone behind, often feels too hot, has chronic catarrh, seems to improve in sea air Medorrhinum 6c
- Child irritable, tearful, bored by favourite people or things, happier doing some form of strenuous exercise Sepia 6c
Self-help: Multivitamin and mineral supplements can sometimes alleviate behavioural problems. Also, the possibility of food Allergy contributing to learning problems would be worth investigating. |
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