Learning, Processing and
Other Differences
Some learning and processing differences:
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Specific Learning Disability
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ADHD
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Dyslexia
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Visual Processing Disorder
Characteristics of ADHD
Inattention:
•Misses details
•Easily distracted
•Appears not to listen when spoken to
•Difficulty remembering things
•Disorganized
•Difficulty starting/finishing tasks
Hyperactivity/Impulsivity:
•Frequently fidgets/squirms
•Gets up frequently
•Talks a lot (external processor)
•Quick temper/emotional reactions
•Acts/speaks without thinking
•Difficulty waiting
The beauty of ADHD/ADD is that a person has many different interests and skills, which can be great for leadership
Processing or Learning Difficulties:
The beauty of processing difficulties is that it often produces extremely creative and very intuitive thinkers
General Characteristics
•Learning or Maintaining Info
•Difficulty Demonstrating Comprehension
Characteristics of Dyslexia:
•Difficulty comprehending Reading/Language
•Difficulty processing what he/she hears
•Difficulty in spelling
•Difficulty in understanding one or more subjects (math, reading, writing, etc.)
•Difficulty in demonstrating to others his/her knowledge