Thank you-I will look into that as well. :)

Thank you!

Hello. me again. :) I now need a grammar recc. :) I am using sequential spelling, which seems to work for him, so I do not need spelling. Reading comp is not great-for that I am looking into beyond the code. What I really want is a grammar program for sentence structure-really something purely grammar. His grammar is ok-he does have the basics-noun, verb, adejective. But, we need to progress past a 2/3rd grade level...his visual memory is good, so I want something that incorporates that. He learns well by seeing + doing. His short term memory is bad. Any suggestions for a very interactive or multi-sensory approach to grammar? Thanks!

thanks-will look into miquon. :) He had a resection of his left temporal lobe. Looking at RB, thanks thanks for the info-looking at RB right now. :)

Thank you all so much-will look into those, and I posted this on the learning challenges board. :)

I started this thread on the main board, but I should have come here first. :) We have been HS since December. My son lacks a short term memory. We actually removed it during a brain surgery. So, no short term or working memory. His visual memory, however, is good. And, I am seeing that with rote memorization, slowly, eventually, some things bank into long term. Math is a huge struggle. He can memorize basic facts(like single digit multiplication), but when he has a problem with more than one step(borrowing/regrouping more than once in 2-3 digit subtraction), he missteps, forgets. And, I am finding that he does not understand the mathematical concepts at all. He does not know why he is borrowing in subtraction. He doesn't understand why he carries the 1 in addition. He doesn't see how division and multiplication are related. He can understand whether to use subtraction or addition or multiplication in word problems. In working with him, I already know that a rote memory approach is best for math, and mastery, not spiral. I am actually considering Kumon for the rote memorization/practice he needs. BUT, I need a curric that addresses his conceptual problems. What I am looking for his a multi-sensory math program that will help him understand the concepts of math. The WHY, HOW. Etc. His visual memory is good, so I need something that incorporates the senses. Any help is appreciated. Thanks

Hello. :) My son does not have a short term memory. Remembering, and learning new math concepts is hard. Rote memory is good for basic one-step issues(like he can memorize multiplication facts with enough practice), but working memory makes math hard(if he has to borrow more than 1x in a 3 digit subtraction problem, he has trouble). And he does not understand the concepts at all. He has no idea how re-grouping works, even though I broke out the toothpicks, etc. So, what I am looking for is... a multi-sensory math program to hammer home the CONCEPTS. There are alot of programs for rote memory, and I will get one of those as well(for rote memory I am actually considering kumon). But what I really need is a program that uses a multi-sensory approach so that he can 'get' the concept. See, his visual memory is very good. So, if I can find a sensory math, I think he can make the link. Can anyone recc a good multi-sensory math program for learning the concepts of math? Thanks! Heidi

Yes. We see a neuropsychologist a couple times a year. We do the tests, and he gives us recommendations on how to tailor his learning to his needs. His best recc is to break up work into small segments, and repetition of concepts, and using visual, real life examples.

That is an idea that I will explore-thanks :)

Is there an online resource I can access to teach my son's comprehension of the books he reads? I am thinking of something that maybe gives me chapter summaries, or provides questions for the chapters, and even something that is like the accelerated reader program(which I don't love for other reasons but do like for testing comprehension) which will test the overall understanding of the book? Basically anything that gives me resources to find out whether or not my child has understood the book, the small themes(chapter facts), and the larger picture(the entire story). I just cannot read every single book my kids read! HA! We have sonlight, so we have Q for each book, but in the future, if I wanted to build my own literary curricula, I would need to have some resources like above to test comprehension and retention. Thanks!

Hi :) My name is heidi, and my older son has a severe seizure disorder. We had surgery a little over a year ago, where we removed his short term memory. As you can imagine, learning new concepts(especially math, which needs a good working memory) is especially difficult. He still has seizures in the areas of his memory that we left intact. He has a good visual memory. Auditory memory is extremely weak, short term gone...long term is okay if you can get information banked there... We are currently using sonlight for history and reading-he loves to read, but we are trying to figure out how to help him comprehend more. I have the visualizing and verbalizing materials, but need to really learn it myself before I start with him...that should help...what other reading comprehension techniques can I try with him? We are using sequential spelling, and starting at level 1...spelling is very hard for him. For math, we are currently using calvert and math mammoth for extra practice. I know he needs a mastery approach...we are currently 3 years behind in math, so I am doing 3rd grade right now...open to any and all programs-to use in conjunction or alone after we get through year 3 materials...this is his hardest subject-the short term memory disability really is obvious when we do math...really would love to know what anyone uses for math with a memory impaired kiddo... Thanks!