GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD
LEARNING DISABILITIES
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Question
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Speech/language impairment
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ADHD
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Learning disabled
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Specific learning impairment
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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: -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-3: -Specific learning disability does not include learning problems that are primarily the result of: visual, hearing, or motor disabilities; intellectual disability; serious emotional disability; cultural factors; environmental or economic disadvantage; or limited English proficiency.
Detailed explanation-4: -Yes, ADHD is considered a disability by both the SSA and the ADA since ADHD as it is a neurological disorder that can impact someone’s ability to work full time. There are three types of ADHD: the inattentive type, the hyperactive-impulsive type, and a combined type.