Atypical Cognitive Development: ADHD & Learning Disabilities Flashcards
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• Learning disabilities are biological brain based disorders (know the types of learning disabilities and problems associated with each)
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o Learning disabilities affect 15% of general population o Dyslexia o Dysgraphia o Dyscalculia o Dyspraxia o ADHD
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Dyslexia
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processing written language
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Dysgraphia
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written expression
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Dyscalculia
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math skills
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Dyspraxia
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fine motor skills
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ADHD
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concentration and focus
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About 60% of people in correction system have learning disabilities (if you struggle, without support, things can go bad
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true
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ADHD is best treated with a combination of medicine and cognitive/ behavioral training
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true
o Affects 5-7% of school aged children
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Undiagnosed learning disabilities can have potentially serious and negative consequences for development
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True
Often see higher SES diagnosed earlier because you have better education younger
