Right V's Left Hemispheres
A child with a slow developing left brain, for example, will have different academic problems and display different behavioural traits to a child with a slow developing right brain.
He may not be able to spell words or be able to say focused on reading and he may even have speech issues. A child with a brain dysfunction may not look at you when speaking because the brain’s ability to read body language is out of balance. The symptoms are different but the problem is the same – Functional Disconnection Syndrome (FDS).
But this can change by changing neuroplasticity! As pathways get used more and you stimulate that weaker side, the signals in the brain increase speed and new nerve pathways are created. The more we do use them, the faster and more secure that pathway will be.
Left Brain Weak Children
Difficulty putting things in order
Trouble with memory and expressing oneself
Not usually a fussy eater
Don't usually have behavioural issues
Speech issues or late talkers
May have had lots of ear or throat infections at an early age
Big Picture Thinking
Great social ability, strong friendships
Strong at sports, good gross motor skills
Great at non-verbal communication
Struggle academically
(writing, spelling, reading)
Poor fine motor skills
(hand writing, using scissors, building lego)
Maybe quite a clingy child - at risk of low self esteem and low motivation
Right Brain Weak Children
Creative difficulties
Difficulty understanding language
May be exceptional at some subjects, like Maths
Lack of spatial awareness
May start strong, early walkers, early speakers, early readers
May not understand the meaning of a story (comprehensions) and problem solving
Impulsive, tantrums, meltdowns
Poor attention span, hyper-activity
Lack of flexibility
Low muscle tone, may not like sport
Difficulty with social situations
Trouble with facial recognition
Fussy eaters, most have sensitivities to gluten and dairy - at risk of auto-immune disorders
Over sensitive or under sensitive in nature
Is you child showing symptoms of Functional Disconnection Syndrome?
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