- Celebrities with Learning Disabilities
by Jane Saeman. If your child has just been diagnosed with a learning disability, he or she may be feeling a little bit iffy about their self-esteem. This may be due to the overwhelming (but untrue) notion in our society that scholastic difficulties severely limit a person's possibility of success in the work world. Of course, this is quite simply not true. There are plenty of well-known individuals with lear... articles, news
- Learning Disabilities Associated with ADHD
by Keith Londrie. It is very common to have a learning disability along with ADHD. In fact, research shows that thirty percent of people with ADHD also have a learning disability. Beyond learning disabilities, over fifty percent of individuals with ADHD have some other type of brain-based disorder. This is why depression, anxiety, OCD, bipolar disorder and other similar disorders are higher than normal in ADD c... articles, news
- Are ADD & ADHD Truly Learning Disabilities?
by Jane Saeman. Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are often referred to in the same breath by the general public as learning disabilities. However, they actually belong to a separate group of disorders. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) puts ADD and ADHD in the "Other Health Impaired" category. The National Institute of Mental Health (NIM... articles, news
- Writers with Learning Disabilities
by Jane Saeman. Of all the professions to choose, being a writer would seem to be one of the most trying for a person with a learning disability. Still, some people with scholastic problems-even those that interfere specifically with language, such as dyslexia,feel the urge to express themselves through writing. The obstacles these individuals encounter are considerable, but if they can find a way to overcome ... articles, news
- Actors with Learning Disabilities
by Jane Saeman. While fame isn't and shouldn't be the only marker for success, it is a definite indicator of it (especially in America where celebrities are treated like royalty). It may also be helpful to your child's self-esteem to provide him or her with examples of successful people with learning disabilities that he or she can readily identify from the media. These notable figures illustrate that a person... articles, news
- Learning Disabilities and Late Intervention
by Jane Saeman. While learning disorders are being diagnosed earlier and earlier nowadays, sometimes certain cases still slip through the cracks. This is unfortunate, since the sooner a problem is identified, the sooner it can be dealt with. However, it's always better to know that an issue exists than to never know, so if this is what's happened with your family, keep in mind that there are still plenty of trea... articles, news
- Recommended Books About Learning Disabilities
by Jane Saeman. One of the best and easiest ways to inform yourself about your child's learning disability is by reading a good book on the subject. There is a ton of literature available about learning problems, so it may be a bit of daunting task to choose something to start with. Luckily, there are many informed parents and specialists out there who have already waded through this flood of information, so y... articles, news
- Learning Disabilities and Early Intervention
by Jane Saeman. According to Arlene Eisenberg, Heidi E. Murkoff and Sandee E. Hathaway, B.S.N., the authors of What to Expect the Toddler Years, the rate of language development can vary greatly from toddler to toddler. Some speak as early as eight months, some as late as two years.
Studies have shown that earlier speech is not an indicator of higher intelligence. In fact, toddlers who begin talking later... articles, news
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