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While reading a book on NLP (Neuro-linguistic Programming) recently, the above styles were broken down further.

Verbal-Linguistic- learn by listening; “has a way with words”

You use this method when speaking to another person, and when you want to put words on paper. It is the most common style, and our education system is based on it.

This style uses language to achieve your goals; the language does not have to be brilliant, so long as it is effective.

Words are the predominant method of communication.

Interpersonal – learn by interacting with others; “relates well to others”

A child exhibiting this style has the ability to relate to other people. This style’s strengths lie in communicating both with and without words, and such a child can distinguish subtleties such as mood and motivation in another.

Visual-Spatial - learn by watching, looking at diagrams, etc; “seeing is believing”

This is the ability to think in pictures, and to re-create these. Such children usually memorise through pictures.

Whenever you read a map, you are using this style.

When children are daydreaming, playing make-believe, or imagining some adventure, they are using this style.

Logical-Mathematical - the problem solver

This style first appears when a child is showing interest in counting his or her fingers and toes, building with blocks and exploring.

On a more developed level, this style is responsible for patterns of thinking when setting priorities and make lists.

Body-Kinesthetic – the physical learner

Children who seem to prefer this style may display talents in handling objects, and in controlling body movements.

They like physical activity and prefer to be outdoors.

A large percentage of children diagnosed with AD-HD fit into this group.

Intrapersonal – know their “inner self”

The strength of this style is the ability to tell the difference between different feelings, to name them and to be able to use them to manage behaviour.

A child who is an intrapersonal learner often likes to spend time alone.

Musical-Rhythmic – likes rhythms and rhymes

Of all the learning styles this musical one seems to emerge earlier than any of the others.

Such children appreciate music, rhymes and jingles, and will memorise the words of her or his favourite song.

Naturalist - connected to nature

Such children enjoy animals and the outdoors but in a less boisterous way than the bodily-kinesthetic learner.

Children in this group enjoy collecting things and have a deep interest in collecting shells, bugs, feathers, etc, anything from nature.

We hope that you found this interesting, and may put some of this knowledge into practice as you observe the various intelligences of your AD-HD and non-AD-HD child.

Gloria M Hamilten is a recognized authority in disciplines within Personal Development and People Skills for Business Professionals. Her studies in Neuro-Linguistic Programming and Psychology have lead to her researching brain disorders such as ADHD and its relations.

Her professional experience covers over 30 years of study, research, one-on-one coaching, group coaching, presentations and workshops. Her clientele includes children as well as adults. Gloria Hamilten has authored several eBooks and many Reports and online articles.

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