Following the previous article where we exposed Multiple Intelligences , we detail the profile of children who use this information processing system from a visual, spatial modality more oriented towards logic-mathematics. We start with the visual child, the most common of the three (65% of the population).

That child who draws and scribbles when bored, who loves colors, who sees the picture in a big way while overlooking the details, often a late bloomer who prefers to work alone. Who learns complex concepts easily but sometimes struggles for easy skills. Better on the keyboard than handwriting. Developer of your problem-solving methods. When they think they look up and to the sides. Shy, observant and organized.

When we think about images we can bring to mind a lot of information at the same time, which is why children who use the visual representation system have an easier time absorbing large amounts of information quickly . Visualize It also helps us establish relationships between different ideas and concepts. When a child has problems relating concepts, it is often because they are processing information auditorily or kinesthetically. The ability to abstract is directly related to the ability to visualize. Also the ability to plan . Human beings in general are making a transfer at the level of knowledge to the visual world, and it is not only characteristic of our children or any child, but right now the visual tool is being unique in terms of stimulation, learning and motivation .

Visual children excel in letters, writing, memorization, numbers... They like reading, writing, stories, speaking, memorizing, doing puzzles... They learn best with photographs, graphics, videos, demonstrations, enthusiastic explanations with great use of the effective use of the gestures and body language, stories and examples that create an image and seeing the images ahead of time.

What we can see behaviorally in a visual child is... that he is an organized, orderly, observant and calm child. Concerned about its appearance and cleanliness. High-pitched voice, chin raised and you can see the emotions on his face. At the learning level, he learns what he sees. Seeing words, hearing speech and writing. Using colors, drawing, maps, graphs... imagining, visualizing things. You need detailed vision and know where you are going. It is difficult for him to remember what he hears. When you talk to him he likes descriptions, sometimes he stares blankly imagining the scene.

A good memory capacity, when you see someone you remember the faces but not the names. At the imagination level, think in images, visualize in detail.

Store information quickly and in any order. In periods of inactivity he stares at something, draws and looks at everything around him. At the communication level, he becomes impatient if he has to listen a lot and is distracted when there is movement or visual clutter.

Tell us more about your visual child?

Cristina Oroz Bajo