Commanders, could I get some comments on your philosophy and how you work with
boys who have learning disabilities and wants to earn the GMA.  Comments may
also be on a physically handicapped boy.  I was recently asked about a boy in
my section how he earned the GMA and yet cannot tie a square knot, orientate a
compass, and fail a tool craft test.  When he was tested in those areas one on
one over a period of time, he was able to complete those areas satisfactorily,
but due to a short term memory, he forgets.  I'm sure if he had to go before a
Board of Review to be tested to see if he had a body of knowledge to be a GMA,
he would have failed.  For that matter, some normal boys would do like wise.

Stan Shewlakow
NJ Royal Rangers
Southern Sectional Commander
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