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I have a younger cousin who I used to be very close to. His teacher approached his parents and stated that they think he might have some sort of a learning disability and that he should be screened. Now, I went to go see this cousin the other day and he did not recognize me. I realize that he is only 8 years old and when you are younger, it is easy to forget the names and faces of family members. Is this a sign of his disability? Or another impairment? Or maybe I just have a forgettable face? If this sounds familiar to anyone, please respond to this posting ...
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Jessica - From my education and experience in understanding an individual who is diagnosed with SLD/LD, generally these individuals have problems with "processing" what they see or perceive. So it is possibly this child may have some general criteria under the Federal definition. The main thing is for them to determine eligibility.
As far as screening, this can be a good thing. Given the appropriate diagnosis, services and recommendations are appropriate for this individual
Just as a side note - my Great niece 1 1/2 years ago use to not want anything to do with me. Kinda acting like she was scared. I would try and carry her or give her a kiss and she would pull away. I also, did not see her but twice in that time. Now, after 1 yearl later when I go visit or she comes with her mother back home, she immediately, comes running to me and 9 out of 10 times gives her Great Uncle a big smile. My point is that some children require repetition and constant appearance can get them to know you better.
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I agree with Willie. Small children often forgot people they don't see very often. I met someone at UCR yesterday who Julia had seen several times before, but only about once or twice a year, and Julia, who just turned nine, did not recognize her. With learning disabilities, it is more common for people to have difficulty with language, so it would be more common that he would recognize your face but not remember your name. Again, though, that is something that happens with all of us. I call my children by the wrong names, half the time.
At least I've never called my husband by my ex-husband's name, so I am grateful for that.
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