Asperger’s Syndrome
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Any teacher or parent understands that the roaming eye– and mind– of a student with ADHD is a major obstacle to understanding. Make use of these strategies to help the students that have a problem paying attention to assignments as well as lessons that do not stimulate their interests. You have actually probably discovered that…
Read MoreWith appropriate visual support and materials, students who have dyslexia, Asperger’s, or ADHD can be extremely successful in academics. Most students who have dyslexia or ADHD are visual learners. They can learn quickly and much more easily when they are provided with visual images that reinforce language-based materials used in classrooms. Students with Asperger’s often…
Read MoreWith appropriate visual support and materials, students who have dyslexia, Asperger’s, or ADHD can be extremely successful in academics. Most students who have dyslexia or ADHD are visual learners. They can learn quickly and much more easily when they are provided with visual images that reinforce language-based materials used in classrooms. Students with Asperger’s often…
Read MoreAsperger’s syndrome is a developmental disorder that is associated with autism. People with Asperger’s syndrome have difficulties communicating and interacting with others because they do not understand acceptable social conventions. People with Asperger’s usually want to socialize with others, but they don’t know how to express emotions appropriately, which often leads to confusion, self-doubt, anxiety,…
Read MoreAn estimated 15 to 20 percent of the U.S. population has dyslexia. About 11 percent of school-age children were diagnosed as having ADHD in 2013, and this percentage has continued to increase. Statistics for those with Asperger’s are very difficult to determine because of its complex relationship with autism. Proficient reading skills are essential for…
Read More[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Reading comprehension and understanding is often challenging for ADHD students (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). In order to understand their reading material, students with ADHD must be able to identify and break-down the words. Reading understanding requires students to effectively use their working memory and process the information in an efficient manner. Because children with ADHD often…
Read More