Saturday, April 11, 2009
What Other Learning Differences Do You Share...
Most individuals seem to think that ADHD exists all by itself. It can on occasion, however, it is not the rule. Remember that ADHD usually overlaps with other learning differences. They can co-exist with OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder), auditory processing disorder, dyslexia, dyscalculia, or even dysgraphia.
-OCD - doing an activity over and over and it has to be just right. (Remember the intensity of this continuous activity does not necessarily have to be over the top.)
- Auditory processing disorder- This is when an individual simply processes only a part of what someone is saying. (Go get your coat, shoes and backpack and meet me in the car. The individual goes and gets their coat but nothing else.) This can prove to be a real problem in school, the workplace, and in relationships.
-Dyslexia - The skipping over words when reading. Replacing on word for another causing comprehension to be poor.
-Dyscalculia- Difficulty with math and the abstract concepts of the calculations.
-Dysgraphia - Poor and illegible handwriting.
Have any of these interfered in your ability to be successful?
posted by Maren Angelotti at
6:17 AM
You might be interested to learn about new software that can help people with dyslexia and other learning difficulties.
Ginger Software - www.gingersoftware.com has developed ground breaking text-correction software that automatically corrects spelling mistakes as well as misused words. The software is currently available as a free download from http://www.gingersoftware.com/registration.htm
The software was designed to support people with learning difficulties and is measured against texts produced by people with dyslexia.
You are welcome to download the software and write your impressions on this blog.
• living “lexi” a walk in the life of a dyslexic is the book i wrote of my 12 year old daughter’s life who has dyslexia…the book is now published and available either on my website www.shelleytrammell.com, www.amazon.com or www.booksurge.com (whsl/dist)
• I have spent the past 7 years researching dyslexia and finding contacts all over the world that I feel would be interested in using my book as a resource… (that is how I found you)……my intent is to offer a book that dyslexics can relate to and want to read, along with offering pages of resources (websites, books, associations, etc.)
• I hope you will go to www.shelleytrammell.com and check out my book …come take a walk in the life of a dyslexic, it’ll have you laughing from the start and you just may shed a tear for yourself or someone you know
contact info:
shelley@shelleytrammell.com
www.shelleytrammell.com
www.shelleytrammell.blogspot.com
I think I have -Dyscalculia- Difficulty with math and the abstract concepts of the calculations - I was supposed to learn my multiplication tables in order to pass 4th grade. I could NOT keep them in my mind. I tried flash cards. The teacher had pity on me and passed me anyway.
Later on at 40 I tried flash cards. Still to no avail. My hubby has a calculator brain and can multiply in his head. So, I ask him or use a calculator.
I STILL don't know my multiplication tables! LOL!
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