Fun and Simple Exercises Help Children’s Attentiveness

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What is Dyslexia - YouTube video

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Succeeding is Believing (Having Good Teachers Helps, Too) « Smart Kids With LD Smart Kids With LD

Succeeding is Believing (Having Good Teachers Helps, Too) « Smart Kids With LD Smart Kids With LD

Dyscalculia -Learning Disability involving math

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Dyscalculia

Dyscalculia refers to a wide range of lifelong learning disabilities involving math. There is no single type of math disability. Dyscalculia can vary from person to person, and it affects people differently at different stages of life. Work-around strategies and accommodations help lessen the obstacles that dyscalculia presents. And just like in the area of reading, math LD is not a prescription for failure.

A PEEK INSIDE OUR LEARNING RESOURCE PROGRAM

 Bella (1st gr.) segmenting sounds in a word for her spelling test.

 Tyler (2nd gr.) practicing spelling words on SPELLING CITY.com

 The Learning Resource classroom is set up for standardized testing week.

 Middle school students working on a language arts program online.

 

 So VERY PROUD of Lucas, 7th grade, who competed in the ACSI Speech Meet in Miami!!!

Danny (4th gr.) using the iPad for some skill practice. 

 

 Middle school students reading/listening to a class novel.

 

 Individual reading time!

 

ADHD Symptoms in Girls and Boys | Different Signs of ADD/ADHD - NCLD

ADHD Symptoms in Girls and Boys | Different Signs of ADD/ADHD - NCLD

Do Boys and Girls Show the Same ADHD Symptoms?

By Mark Griffin, PhD

Girls and boys tend to display different ADHD symptoms. You could say that boys with ADHD frequently stand out more in the crowd than their female peers. In addition to having trouble paying attention and being easily distracted, boys with attention-deficit issues are often more likely to act out in school. Girls regardless of which kind of ADHD they have—the hyperactive-impulsive kind or the inattentive, daydreamy kind (also known as ADD)—seem to compensate better in school. Teachers might notice them being a little itchy or overly chatty, but girls are less likely than boys to be blurting things out in class or pushing or shoving the kid next to them. Teachers tend to have a different tolerance level for the behavior girls with ADHD exhibit than they do for boys with ADHD. Signs to look for in girls include: Being withdrawn A daydreamy or “ditzy” quality Non-stop talking Interrupting and speaking out of turn Messiness or disorganization Trouble finishing tests and assignments on time Being overly emotional or sensitive In the book Understanding Girls With AD/HD, Dr. Kathleen Nadeau says, “Girls are less rebellious, less defiant, generally less ‘difficult’ than boys.” Because they’re socialized to please teachers and parents, girls try hard to compensate for the disorder—making it much harder to spot. When teachers or parents do take note of girls’ behavior, explains Nadeau, they might chalk it up to immaturity or lack of academic ability, rather than ADHD. Boys with ADHD often behave in ways that are tough for teachers to ignore. This helps explain why boys are three times more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD than their female peers and also why boys tend to get diagnosed as younger ages than girls. Girls are diagnosed with ADHD on average five years later than boys—boys at age 7 and girls at age 12. There are also many girls who never get diagnosed. Research indicates as many as 75 percent of girls with attention issues are undiagnosed. Research indicates that girls with ADHD often struggle more than boys to pay attention, and as they get older, they are more likely than girls who don’t have ADHD to have problems with depression, substance abuse and eating disorders. Since girls often present different ADHD symptoms than boys, it’s important to be familiar with the more subtle ways in which girls act out. That awareness will help girls who do have ADHD get the help they need sooner. Dr. Mark Griffin is the former Head of Eagle Hill School, a school for children with language -based learning disabilities in Greenwich, Connecticut. He’s a member of the Professional Advisory Board and Board of Directors of the National Center for Learning Disabilities. The information contained in this article is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as advice. You should not act or refrain from acting on the basis of any content included in this article without seeking professional advice. The contents of this article contain information that may or may not pertain to your situation. NCLD and its agents disclaim all liability for actions you take or fail to take based on this content.