A learning disability is a neurological disorder that affects one or more psychological processes involved in using or processing language. Dyscalculia specifically interferes with the ability to perform mathematical calculations. The condition...
Children are not born knowing how to concentrate. Small children have extremely short attention spans, and only gradually do they develop the ability to concentrate. However, this process can be hastened if you actively teach your child to...
Computer-based instruction is often ideal for kids with learning disabilities. They can replay an educational game or video as many times as they need, and can pause it when they need time to digest information before moving on. For some kids,...
Playing games is not only fun for kids, but can help improve your child's attention span. If your child has an attention disorder or if you just want to teach her to stay focused on a task, set aside a time to play games. Patricia Schwert, Ph.D.,...
There are several thoughts on treating ADHD with diet therapy. Some parents have reported success by modifying their child's diet, while others haven't been as fortunate. The medical community is still unsure of whether diet has any relation to...
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, causes inattentive, hyperactive or impulsive behaviors in children that may continue into adulthood. Inattentive symptoms include being easily distracted, having difficulty focusing or completing...
Sometimes children who have been diagnosed with a learning disability are bright or talented, but they may not do well in a formal school setting. That's why parents of children with learning disabilities often choose homeschooling for their kids...
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder isn't a disorder that can develop in adulthood like depression and anxiety. It's a disorder that has lifestyle-impairing symptoms beginning in childhood. There are adults who continue to suffer with ADHD or...
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a disorder often diagnosed in early childhood. Children often demonstrate symptoms of inattentiveness, hyperactivity and impulsivity in their behavior. These behavior symptoms must be present...
