Learning disorders are neurological disorders resulting from the way the brain is wired. These disorders have nothing to do with the level of intelligence a person has, but with how the information is processed or communicated. About 15 percent of...
All children and adults will struggle from time to time in school or when learning new things. However, some people's brains process things differently, resulting in problems learning. This is not an intelligence issue, but a problem with brain...
According to the National Institutes of Health, a neurological learning disorder affects the patient's ability to understand or use spoken or written language, do mathematical calculations, coordinate movements or direct attention. While...
The National Institute of Health (NIH) indicates that nearly 15 percent of the American population has some form of learning disorder. Learning disabilities are considered neurological disorders and do not measure a person's intelligence, rather,...
Learning disorders are neurological problems that prevent your child's brain from understanding and processing information. Medline Plus, a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine, states that learning disorders can affect your child's...
A learning disorder, as defined by Math and Reading Help, is a neurological disorder that affects one ore more psychological processes involved in processing or using language. In general, learning disorders cause a discrepancy between the...
Content Introduction About Communications and Learning Disorders Parental Suggestions to Give to Teachers Introduction Teachers in typical...
Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, affects how a person pays attention, engages with others and expresses his energy levels. At times, ADHD is the participating cause of a leaning disorder. Learning disorders afflict 5 percent of...
Learning disabilities or learning disorders often appear in childhood but can remain undiagnosed into adulthood. A learning disability is not a reflection of a person's intelligence, but instead affects the way a person sees, hears and understands...
Dyscalculia is a learning disorder in which individuals struggle to understand mathematical concepts and problems. This problem can be a difficult one to identify, particularly if teachers are not looking for it; some children with dyscalculia can...
Learning disabilities are a fairly common occurrence with about 10 percent of the population dealing with difficulty in a learning context, according to the Child Development Institute. The term "learning disorder," as explained by the National...
Dysgraphia is a relatively serious learning disorder characterized by illegible handwriting, frequent spelling errors and an inability to understand spelling and grammar rules. According to the National Institute for Neurological Disorders and...
The Merck Online Medical Library defines a learning disorder as a condition that prevents a person from being able to "acquire, retain, or broadly use specific skills and information" due to deficiencies in certain areas that affect academic...
Developmental reading disorder, also called dyslexia, is one of the most common learning disorders. Out of all students with a learning disorder, 80 percent have dyslexia. The cause of dyslexia is not well understood, however some naturopaths and...
The best way to test the cognitive development of an adolescent is to go to a clinical psychologist or neurolpsychologist and have their IQ tested. However, in lieu of that route, there are ways to check the developmental progress of teenagers at...
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder affects between 3 and 7 percent of school-aged children, according to the DSM-IV, and is considered to be one of the most common disorders affecting children. To receive a diagnosis of ADHD, children must...
Reading Rockets, a nonprofit organization that supports childhood literacy, notes that many children struggle with reading and require help and input from their parents to excel. Parents play a critical role in enabling children to read fluently...
Psychologists use various tests to understand how another person is functioning. Medical doctors, teachers and lawyers refer clients for psychological testing when they need an in-depth analysis regarding the individual's functioning or...
The National Institute of Mental Health states that a recent survey shows that 13 percent of children between the ages of 8 and 15 have a mental disorder. A mental disorder can contribute to behavioral problems in a child, with society labeling...
Although attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common childhood disorders, it often continues into adolescence and adulthood, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. Many doctors and research studies...
Most babies experience separation anxiety, and many older children are afraid of the dark or nervous about going to school. While these and other forms of anxiety are a normal part of childhood, severe anxiety can also manifest in children. The...
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which affects 3 to 5 percent of children, interferes in the patient's attention and behavior, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH). While the disorder results in inattention,...
Medication is the treatment of choice and the primary resource for coping with manic depression, a type of mood disorder characterized by severe mood swings which alternate between mania and depression. Manic depression is the popular name for a...
Adults with ADHD struggle with being on time, making and maintaining healthy relationships, staying organized and being successful at work. Daily tasks such as housecleaning and paying bills can become a struggle for someone who suffers from this...
Omega-3 fatty acids are important components of every cell in your body, yet your body is incapable of synthesizing these essential nutrients. The brain and nervous system contain high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, which appear to be important...
There are many mental health issues among adolescents that can be addressed with the help of a guide or workbook. Consult with a physician specializing in mental health before assuming a workbook is the first step in treatment. It may be that your...
Mental health issues span many different areas, from mental illness to learning disorders, to personality structure. Although it may be easy to identify things such as depression or schizophrenia as topics that fall under the broad label of...
Many fine-motor skill difficulties go undiagnosed during preschool and kindergarten, because of the wide range of abilities among children of these ages. When the more structured learning begins in first grade, children whose motor skills make...
As part of your preventive health care, it's important to schedule regular eye and vision exams. Because some conditions have no obvious symptoms, you may be unaware of problems that can affect your eyesight. Periodic exams can lead to an early...
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