The Pros And Cons Of Specific Learning Disabilities

Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is commonly referred to as ADHD. ADHD is a medical condition that is categorized by complications with inattentiveness or hyperactivity and impulsivity. However, these indicators must be severe enough to cause glitches with daily functioning in two of the following places: at home, in school, in the community or in the workplace. Sufferers of the disorder tend to have greater risks for other psychiatric and behavioral disorders. ADHD use to be thought of as a childhood disorder, however, more research shows that ADHD continues into adolescence and also into adulthood. ADHD can have serious effects on a person’s quality of life; Socialization, school performance, and behavior are some of the areas in

There are many different types of learning disabilities; the most common ones are dyslexia and attention deficit disorder. (Jerome Rosner. –third ed. 1)

Learning disabilities are defined as the inability to process information and the inability to communicate effectively. This can cause problems during the child’s years in school. It is often characterized by as having a below average intellectual functioning level as well as below average adaptational skills.

When some people think of someone with a learning disability they often think of someone who is not able to contribute to society. It is often assumed people with learning disabilities are people who have low intelligence, work the school systems, and are socially awkward. As someone who has a learning disability these misconceptions have made it difficult for me to be open about it and prove these stereotypes wrong. Most of these misconceptions stem from people not understanding what alearning disabilities are, a learning disability “results from a difference in the way a person's brain is wired. Children with learning disabilities are as smart or smarter than their peers. But they have difficulty reading, writing, spelling, reasoning, recalling and/or organizing information if left to figure things out by themselves or if taught in conventional ways” (idonline.org).

In considering a differential diagnosis of ADHD and a learning disability, there are a few specifics that school counselors should consider. Children with hyperactivity underachieve because of their difficulty attending in the classroom, low rates of academic engagement, and inconsistent work completion (DuPaul et al., 2008). Children with a diagnosis of ADHD, behaviors are pervasive, exhibited in both the home and school environments, and impair academic and social functioning (Barkley, 2003). In differentiating the symptoms of hyperactivity disease with other mental health disorders, the authors have noted that similar symptoms of inattention have been found in children who have mental retardation. Symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder should also be differentiated with hyper activeness, although many children are diagnosed with both. Distinguishing between

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, ADHD, is a condition that is characterized by excessive activity, problems controlling behavior, and a person’s inability to focus their attention. The condition is present at birth and is normally spotted and diagnosed in early childhood (“Attention-Deficit,” 2015). ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder, not a learning disorder; however it can cause many issues within the school setting.

ADHD has an effect on the child’s overall development. It doesn’t impact them as much as some disorders do, but it does take effect. It has no effect on their language and as far as my research shows, it has little or no effect on their self-help skills either, however it does effect the cognitive, and fine motor domains. About half of all the children who have ADHD also have a learning disability. “Among the children who did not have a learning disability, children with ADHD had more learning problems than children without ADHD, indicating that children with ADHD had some difficulty with learning even though they did not meet the criteria for LD.” (Learning disabilities and ADHD: Overlapping spectrum disorders. Journal of Learning Disabilities)

The National Institute of Mental Health (2016) describes Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) as a neurodevelopment disorder that has an effect on someone 's functioning or development. ADHD affects the way someone functions because of the chronic conditions of inattention and hyperactivity-impulsivity. However, it is possible that while some people with this neurodevelopment disorder experience both hyperactivity and inattention, that others may only experience one of the behaviors. Although Attention-Deficit Disorder (ADD) is not a term used in the medical field anymore, I will still explain the difference. ADD is a type of ADHD that is also a brain disorder that has an effect on someone 's functioning, but without the hyperactivity or impulsivity behaviors (Kinman, 2015). When a student has the symptoms of inattention and hyperactivity associated with ADHD and ADD, then it may cause learning challenges in the classroom that will impact their academic success. Therefore, it is crucial for teachers to know and understand how to identify ADHD in their students, what to do when they suspect that one of their students may have ADHD, and what teaching strategies will be beneficial to that student.

ADHD is a well known learning disability, around the world. Some people think that because you're lazy and procrastinate, you have ADHD, well that is a false statement. ADHD is where you can’t help but fidget around and can’t really focus after a period of time. This learning disability is over diagnosed

As a teacher of elementary school you work with all different types of children. Some children are very advanced and excel in their work and others take longer to catch on and comprehend the curriculum being taught. Children with ADHD sometimes get labeled as not being very intelligent but in most children with ADHD that is not the case in fact these types of kids tend to be very bright. Their problem does not lie with lack of intelligence but with being able to sit still and focus long enough to be taught something.

Considering how mild general learning difficulties can be assessed, this paragraph will explore what criteria is needed for a diagnosis of MGLD and the flaws, if any, associated with this set of criteria. Firstly, it is important to look at why there is a need for a diagnosis. Webb and Whitaker (2012) feel that “diagnoses of learning disability have real-life impact, in terms of service review”. Put simply, a diagnosis of a learning disability will have an affect on the level of resourcing and the support that a child will receive. In terms of access to supports, the need for a diagnosis is understandable. Internationally, before a learning disability can be identified there are three criteria that must be met. These criteria are intellectual

Sometimes no matter how hard they try, your kids don't get that A+ they wanted. School success seems impossible. Sometimes they have a learning disability. Learning disabilities are serious and need to be addressed or your child's difficulties in school may never be solved. But how do you know if your child's problems stem from a learning disability or something else?

In a classroom of 30 children, 1-3 of them will be diagnosed with ADHD, and a quarter the of children with ADHD have serious learning disabilities such as: oral expression, listening skills, reading comprehension and/or math difficulties. (Ryan, 2010).

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is of serious behavioral disorders in mental health field; which spread among ordinary children generally, and mentally handicapped in particular. It has negative effect on these children, and affect functionality, they face difficulty in self-control, and it impedes them from acquisition of basic skills necessary to adapt to environment. (Abdullah, 2003, p.117) , (Aldesouqy, 2006, p.22)

Students can be excited to start school and show interest in learning until that excitement turns to frustration when the child starts to face challenges. They may find it hard to recognize letters or letter sounds and may have trouble staying on task. This irritation can quickly turn into impulsive actions and can be disruptive in the classroom. These actions leave the teacher no choice but to convey to the child’s parents and other school professionals in order to help the student in his/her learning process (Learning Disabilities, 2011).