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
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Adults and ADHD
I have been talking to several groups lately and within them, the question of adult ADHD has been coming up a lot. The one constant thread that they all seem to share is how difficult it is to hold it together at work. They say that they have an overwhelming sense of guilt because they can't seem to complete their projects on time. Does this seem to be happening to you? How have some of you coped within this setting?
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6:09 AM
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