Theorists
Who was Vygotsky?
Russian educator who wrote Thought and Language. Concepts: ZPD.
What is anxiety?
Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear.
How does ADHD affect children?
Children with ADHD may have trouble paying attention, controlling impulsive behaviors (may act without thinking about what the result will be), or be overly active.
How many children are affected with an auditory processing disorder?
Auditory processing disorder (APD) is a hearing problem that affects about 5% of school-aged children.
What is dysgraphia?
If your child's handwriting is consistently distorted or unclear, that may be caused by a learning disability called dysgraphia.
What percentage of Americans have dyslexia?
About 5% to 10% of Americans have some symptoms of dyslexia, such as slow reading, trouble spelling, or mixing up words.
How does anxiety make children feel?
Anxiety can make a child feel scared, panicky, embarrassed or ashamed.
What sort of behaviors would a child with ADHD do?
A child with ADHD might:
What are the signs and symptoms of APD?
Symptoms of APD can range from mild to severe and can take many different forms. If you think your child might have a problem processing sounds, ask yourself:
What causes dysgraphia?
Scientists aren't sure why dysgraphia happens in children. In adults, it's sometimes related to a brain injury. In kids, this learning disorder usually occurs along with other learning disabilities such as ADHD and dyslexia.
What causes dyslexia?
It’s linked to genes, which is why the condition often runs in families. You're more likely to have dyslexia if your parents, siblings, or other family members have it.
What are some signs of anxiety?
Some of the signs to look out for in your child are:
What are the three types of ADHD?
Predominantly Inattentive Presentation, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive Presentation, Combined Presentation
What causes APD?
Often, the cause of a child's APD isn't known. Evidence suggests that head trauma, lead poisoning, and chronic ear infections could play a role. Sometimes, there can be more than one cause.
What are the main symptoms of dysgraphia in children?
Kids with dysgraphia have unclear, irregular, or inconsistent handwriting, often with different slants, shapes, upper- and lower-case letters, and cursive and print styles. They also tend to write or copy things slowly.
What part of the body does dyslexia stem from?
The brain!
How does anxiety affect teenagers vs. young children?
Separation anxiety is common in younger children, whereas older children and teenagers tend to worry more about school performance, relationships or health.
The cause(s) and risk factors for ADHD are unknown, but current research shows that genetics plays an important role. Recent studies of twins link genes with ADHD.
In addition to genetics, scientists are studying other possible causes and risk factors including:
Can my child receive a 504 plan if he or she has APD?
It's important for the people caring for your child to know about APD. Tell teachers and other school staff about the APD and how it may affect learning. Kids with APD aren't typically put in special education programs, but you may find that your child is eligible for a 504 plan through the school district that would outline any special needs for the classroom.
What would be the hardest assignment for a child with dysgraphia to complete in the classroom?
Creative writing tasks.
Does dyslexia affect everyone the same?
Dyslexia is different for everyone. Some people have a mild form that they eventually learn how to manage. Others have a little more trouble overcoming it. Even if children aren't able to fully outgrow dyslexia, they can still go to college and succeed in life.
When should you consider seeking professional help for your child with anxiety?
It is probably time to get professional help for your child's anxiety if:
How can ADHD be treated?
In most cases, ADHD is best treated with a combination of behavior therapy and medication.
What are some things that can be done for my child with ADP at school?
Some things that may help:
How can a child be diagnosed with dysgraphia?
A licensed psychologist trained in learning disorders can diagnose dysgraphia. This could be your child's school psychologist. The specialist will give your child academic and writing tests that measure his ability to put thoughts into words and his fine motor skills. For instance, he may be asked to tap his fingers or turn his wrist a certain way.