Words to know for chapter One: Overwhelmed – feeling like you have so much to do that you can’t even get started Disorder – something that doesn’t work quite right Processing – how your brain uses information Discrepancy – a difference between two things Ability – what you are able to do Achievement – what […]
Here are some more practical suggestions pertaining to each learning style: To help you cope with your learning disabilities and ADD, it is important to identify your learning style. Once you have figured out the way you learn, you will need to use specific strategies to fit into your way of learning. For example, if […]
Myth #1 People with LD and ADD are not very smart. Fact Intelligence has nothing to do with LD and ADD. In fact, people with LD and ADD have average to above-average intelligence. Studies indicate that as many as 33% of students with LD are gifted. Myth #2 Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) does not really […]
Let’s Talk About Anger By Elizabeth Bogod Executive Director Vancouver Island Invisible Disability Association. Pick a topic: Anger and Learning Disabilities and/or Attention Deficit Disorder Anger Management for Everyone Possible Concerns For People With Learning Disabilities and/or Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder Anger and frustration about the impact your LD/AD(H)D has on your life Its […]
Adults with learning disabilities often feel shame, fear, emotional sensitivity, emotional regulation, and struggle with adjusting to change. We describe these 5 difficulties so you can see if you face these issues. Shame Fear Emotional Sensitivity Emotional Regulation Difficulty of Adjusting to Change 1. Shame People growing up with a learning disability often feel a […]
Published with Permission Of Writer: Scott L. Crouse, Ph.D. from LDInfo.com A website dedicated to the advancement of practical knowledge and understanding about the often mysterious world of Learning Disabilities. Illustrated by Kristin N. Crouse (age 10) Copyright © 1996 Scott L. Crouse Click here to Jump to the Table of Contents Introduction “Hello. My […]
Coping with LD/ADD in the Work Place This page is designed to help you manage your LD/ADD in the work place. Here you will find out about your your legal rights in the workplace, reasonable workplace accommodations, and the often asked question: “Should I tell my employer about my LD/ADD?” For ease of use, I […]
Part One – The Connection between Ultra-sensitivity and LD/ADD Part Two – The Affects of Ultra-sensitivity on Our Lives Part Three – The Gifts of Ultra-sensitivity (In Progress) Websites and Links – View other websites about Ultra-sensitivity Part One – The Connection between Ultra-sensitivity and LD/ADD By Elizabeth Bogod Do you sometimes feel that you unusually overreact to everyday […]
Among recent reports on learning techniques, the definitive study was written by James Dunlosky, from Kent State University, and colleagues. They carried out an extensive review of the literature on learning techniques in which they evaluated ten commonly used learning techniques. Annie Murphy Paul, writing for time ideas, noted that professor Dunlosky felt that highlighting the material […]
