| Did you know that it is not just adults who suffer from | | | | or chatting on the web. While using the computer is |
| short term memory loss our children do also? Short | | | | generally quite educational and useful there are other |
| term memory loss is quite prevalent amongst children | | | | activities which are likely to be more effective with |
| who have low self esteem or suffer from a lack of | | | | assisting in the improvement of short term memory in |
| self confidence. It is also a fact that children who have | | | | children. |
| hearing or site problems are also potential sufferers of | | | | A great way of improving short term memory in |
| memory problems. Unlike adult short term memory | | | | children is to encourage them to participate in a range |
| sufferers, young children with the same problem are | | | | of games and activities that have been specifically |
| often quite unaware that they have a problem so it is | | | | developed to stimulate the child’s mind. These |
| important that the child’s carer monitor their | | | | games and activities are not necessarily expensive or |
| situation. | | | | complex and include doing crosswords, jigsaw puzzles, |
| Short Term Memory and Learning Difficulties | | | | match the picture cards as well as other trivia games. |
| There have been countless scientific studies | | | | Children of all ages can participate and on the whole |
| conducted which have explored the connection | | | | they find these style of games quite enjoyable and |
| between language and speech development problems | | | | stimulating. |
| and short term memory skills in children. Many of these | | | | As a parent you should be mindful that problems with |
| studies have found that there is indeed a connection | | | | short term memory in children can often be an |
| between problems with short term memory in children | | | | indicator of a more serious problem which could |
| and the way these particular children progress their | | | | possibly require medical attention. A number of studies |
| speaking, reading and learning skills. | | | | have identified that some children who suffer problems |
| Treatment Options | | | | with memory loss can in fact be suffering from a form |
| As is the case with many mental problems there is not | | | | of dementia. This does not mean you should go in to |
| one single remedy for the treatment of loss of short | | | | an instant panic, but you definitely need to follow |
| term memory in children. The most effective way you, | | | | through with a medical examination if you notice your |
| as a parent, can help your child improve their short | | | | child is difficulties in this area. |
| term memory is to combine a number of well | | | | If you notice that your child is continually forgetful or for |
| documented techniques to help improve the retention | | | | no apparent reason has a marked deterioration in their |
| of what they are learning. | | | | school work you are encouraged to take your child to |
| First of all it is important that your child is both mentally | | | | see your doctor as soon as possible so that they can |
| and physically active and that they interact with other | | | | have a check up to ensure that nothing more serious |
| children. These days a lot of children spend literally hour | | | | is wrong with their health. |
| upon hour sitting in front of a computer playing games | | | | |