A. Learning Disability is a disorder or specific gap in the ability level or a child’s IQ and his or her Academic Achievement in some areas.

B. Impairment of Learning Disabilities

1.Language
2.Listening
3.Memory
4.Speaking
5.Conceptualization
6.Academic Skills
7.Motor Skill

A. ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is referred to as (Neurobiological disorder), It affects Roughly 3-5% of the population. ADHD is a diagnosis applied to children and adults who consistently display certain characteristic behaviors over a period of time. The most common core features include:

1.Distractibility, (poor sustained attention to tasks)
2.Impulsivity (impaired impulse control and delay of gratification)
3.Hyperactivity (excessive activity and physical restlessness)

B. ADHD ranges in severity-The 3 Subtypes:

1.Predominantly Inattentive Type
2.Predominantly Hyperactive – Impulsive Type
3.Combined Type

A person without a hyperactivity or impulsive is considered to be predominately inattentive and they don’t have behavioral issues as ADHD. Usually the learning disability is for this level is a struggle to achieve in school and find it difficult to sustain attention and work production.

C. Some common symptoms of ADHD include:

1.Often fails to give close attention to details or makes careless mistakes.
2.Often has difficulty sustaining attention to tasks
3.Often does not seem to listen when spoken to directly
4.Often fails to follow instructions carefully and completely
5.Losing or forgetting important things
6.Feeling restless-often fidgety with hands or feet, or squirming, running or climbing excessively
7.Often talks excessively
8.Often blurts out answers before hearing the whole question
9.Often has difficulty awaiting turn

A. Many people use the term ADD Attention Deficit Disorder as a generic term for all types of ADHD. The term ADD has gained popularity in the media, general public and professionals. Attention Deficit Disorder Association stats that whether we call I ADD or ADHD we are basically referring to the same thing.

B. ADD exists on a continuum. Individuals have more of the symptoms more of the time.

C. What looks like?

1.Have problems following through on instructions
2.Problems paying attention appropriately
3.Seem not to listen
4.Have trouble starting tasks that require planning Easily distracted or forgetful

D. What causes ADD?

ADD is a neurobiological disorder. The most recent research shows that the symptoms of ADD are caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain.