Learning Disabilities

 is a classification including several areas of functioning in which a person has difficulty learning in a typical manner, usually caused by an unknown factor or factors.

This condition provides identification of students qualified for educational

services defending on three conditions:

1.Normal intelligence. This refers to child’s performance at above normal range using non-verbal measures which include language concepts.

2. Academic achievement deficit. Condition where child shows academic achievement deficit in at least one subject, such as oral expression, listening comprehension, mathematical calculation, and spelling.

3. Absence of other handicapping condition. There must be no manifestation on visual orhearing impairment, mental retardation, severe Cases of emotional disturbance, and cultural neglect.

Learning disability is characterized by poor academic performance, social and psychological problems, and delayed physical development.

The different types of learning disabilities are: Dyslexia – readingDysgraphia – writingVisual agnosia – sightMotor aphasia – speaking Auditory agnosia – hearingOlfactory agnosia – smellingDyscalculia - math

DyslexiaREADING

DysgraphiaWRItING

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity

Disorder (ADHD)

It is similar to hyperkenitic disorder is a psychiatric disorderor neurobehavioral disorder characterized by significant problems either of inattention and/or hyperactivity and impulsiveness

Predominantly inattentive

Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive

Combined type

Predominantly inattentive

it is characterized primarily by inattention, easy distractibility, disorganization, procrastination, and forgetfulness; where it differs is in fatigue, and having fewer or no symptoms of hyperactivity or impulsiveness typical of the other ADHD subtypes.

is a multifactorial construct that involves a tendency to act on a whim, displaying behavior characterized by little or no forethought, reflection,or consideration of consequences.

Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive

Combined type

Combination of the Predominantly inattentive and

Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive.

Attention Deficit Disorder

(ADD)

Children with inhibited behavior, inattentive, and

without focus tend to be withdrawn, polite, shy.

Behavioral Differences Between

ADHD and ADD

Attention Seeking:

Decision Making:ADHD- ImpulsiveADD- Sluggish

ADHD- Short of egotistical relishes in being the worst.

ADD- modest Shy, Often socially

Withdrawn.

Assertiveness:ADHD- BossyOften irritating

ADD- Under-assertive Overly polite and docile

Recognizing boundaries:ADHD- Intrusive

ADD- Honors Boundaries

ADHD- Occasionally rebellious

ADD- Usually polite and obedient

Popularity

ADHD- Attract new friends but difficulty bonding

ADD- Bonds but not easily attract friends

Associated Diagnoses

ADHD - Oppositional Defiance Conduct Disorder

ADD - Depression

Causes of ADHD Genetic

Environmental Social

Evolution Executive function

Is ADHD is Inherited?What scientists found surprised many people. The studies confirmed that ADHD ran in families who were genetically related, and that it could appear in any family, even those with highly achieving parents. When the researchers questioned and tested parents of children with the disorder, They found that many parents had also had attention deficit problems in their youth.

Is it possible to have ADHD like behavior and not ADHD?

Of course! Misdiagnoses are common, especially in mental disorders, and this is because the symptoms do not necessarily lead to the disease.

Can schools Inadvertently Enhance ADHD-like Behavior?

Most children are to cope with changes in the environment that come at a pace faster than what they expect. For that matter, schools are expected to come up with instructional approaches that will provide better opportunities to learn effectively.Schools and classroom operations can inadvertently create ADHD-like behavior in students.

WHAT DO EDUCATORS NEED TO CONSIDER?

Educators must start indentifying areas where difficulties occur. Once pinpointed, interventions can be done in the areas concerned. Teacher need to be active, positive, and well-versed in problem solving. Other important traits are understanding and patience, and most especially a passion and not discrimination.

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Thank You For listening!

-Lorell