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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is Not Related to I.Q. |
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It's important to know that Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Intelligence, as measured by I.Q., are two different things.
Some parents are convinced that if their child has ADD it means that they are retarded. On the other hand, other parents say, "I've heard that ADD kids are really very, very bright. I think my child must have ADD," as if they wanted to wear a button that said, "My child is smarter than your child because he has ADD." Both of these points of view are unfortunate, and are based on bad information.
Intelligence falls into a Bell Curve, even for those with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Some Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder kids... |
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Beginning the Special Education Process |
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Like anything else in life, there's a method to the special education process. It was put in place to help people who deal with learning disabilities get the best services possible. In order to help you understand this method, here's a simplified version of the Special Education process. 1)Request for evaluation Someone sees that the child is having difficulty in school and asks that testing be done to find out what's causing the problem. This request can come from parents or educators. If the parents make the request, the district must agree to give a full and individual evaluation. If the request is made from someone else, such as a teacher, a team of educators and an administrator... |
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Bright Kids with Learning Problems - When IQ and Achievement Don't Match Up |
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Author of the newly released, Parents’ Guide to IQ Testing and Gifted Education: All You Need to Know to Make the Right Decisions for Your Child. When some parents think of high-achieving or gifted students, what comes to mind is a child who shines in every aspect of life - one who can be expected to get straight A's in school, have tons of friends, and be a star in sports. The idea is, if you're smart, you're smart, and you should be able to apply your mind and talents to just about anything and do well. Problem is, this idea just isn’t true. Yes, some kids and adults do appear to know it all and have it all, but this is really more the exception than the rule. And when it comes to... |
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Checklist and Guidance for Children with Sensory Needs |
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Approximately five percent of the school age population has a disorder known as Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). Some of the more typical behaviors to look for include: Responds to being touched with aggression or withdrawal (hates to be kissed or hugged unless they initiate it) Irritated by tags, seams or other variations in clothing Socks must be on in a certain way; often hates to wear shoes “Picky” eater; may get stuck on certain foods and/or avoid others Over or under sensitive to smells (may sniff people, objects and/or food) Uncomfortable in loud or busy environments (malls, sporting events,ect.); often may cover ears with hands; Or may seek out loud sounds (turn up the... |
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Children with Sensory Needs - The Misunderstood Five Percent of the General Population |
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Many children, perhaps your own, exhibit difficulty processing sensory information including: touch, taste, smell, vision, and hearing. As many as 5% of the school age population exhibit characteristics of sensory processing disorder (SPD), sometimes known as sensory integration disorder. Further, many children with autism, ADHD (attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder), learning disabilities have SPD coexisting or underlying these conditions. Research has shown that as many as 40% of children with ADHD display symptoms of SPD. If you are a parent of a child with special needs, perhaps you are struggling with the added stresses this can have on the family. Your family relationships... |
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Could My Child Have A Learning Disability? |
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Before my daughter Michele began attending school, a lady
who was babysitting her noticed things she did (or didn't do)
that weren't quite right developmentally. We were fortunate in that the babysitter had had training
in early childhood education, and she would work with Michele
and her son to help them develop appropriate pre-school skills.
She became concerned that Michele struggled with learning her
alphabet and her numbers. Her small motor skills - things like
using scissors and coloring - weren't up to par. She would
overreact to many situations, and she didn't understand jokes
because she didn't understand words with different meanings. We weren't... |
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