CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -ADHD is not a learning disability, as it does not affect a person’s ability to learn a specific skill set, such as reading, writing, or mathematics. However, some effects of ADHD, such as difficulty concentrating, can lead to some challenges in learning.

Detailed explanation-2: -Although ADHD is not considered a learning disability, research indicates that from 30-50 percent of children with ADHD also have a specific learning disability, and that the two conditions can interact to make learning extremely challenging.

Detailed explanation-3: -So, what’s the difference between ADHD and an LD? An LD makes it difficult to acquire specific skills such as reading skills or math skills. By contrast, ADHD impacts more global skills and executive functions like the ability to focus, the ability to control emotions, and the ability to control impulsive behaviour.

Detailed explanation-4: -Despite its potentially negative impacts on the education process, ADHD is not classified as a learning disability. A learning disability is a condition that specifically targets a child’s learning capabilities, making it more difficult for them to acquire new skills such as reading or mathematics.

Detailed explanation-5: -Yes, ADD and ADHD are the same thing. ADD (attention-deficit disorder) is an outdated term for what is now called ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder). Some kids with ADHD have hyperactive behaviors and some don’t, but the diagnosis is ADHD either way.