There's an expression which has been around since the introduction of computers which goes-
"Rubbish in - rubbish out."
It means that if you don't put the right information in, don't blame the computer for making mistakes.

This analogy provides a good way of understanding, why many intelligent children experience difficulty learning at school. Children who are not good at listening, cannot get information into their minds accurately, and so will experience difficulties with thinking.

One of the most obvious signs that a child is having difficulty with listening is an inability to follow a series of instructions. For example, "Put your shoes away, pack your bag, have a shower, then go to bed." Failure to carry out all of the instructions given, is often mis-diagnosed as naughtiness or laziness, when more often than not it is because the child has poorly developed listening skills and so is only able to process one or two instructions at a time. In the longer term, this often leads to problems with reading and spelling; and even dyslexia. Children who are struggling with learning and communication, often develop secondary emotional and social problems such as extreme shyness, aggressiveness, hyper-activity, or even attention deficit disorders.

We can show you the simple steps to follow to assist your child in becoming a good listener, thus enabling him or her to gain the full benefit of the education provided by the school, and of equal importance, the education provided by you as the parent.