ADHD: A Learning Disability? Symptoms & Ways To Improve
What is ADHD?
Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects the brain's ability to regulate attention, impulse control, and activity levels. This disorder is typically diagnosed in childhood, but there are many cases of adults with diagnosed or undiagnosed ADHD as well.
For instance, children with ADHD often have trouble sitting still, paying attention in class, following instructions, and completing tasks, which can lead to difficulties in school. Adults can struggle at home and work completing tasks.
We discuss ADHD and answer the common question of whether it is a learning disability or not.
Is ADHD A Learning Disability?
While ADHD is not broadly considered a learning disability, it does make learning difficult.
For example, if you struggle to pay attention to classroom lessons, to what your teacher or employer is asking you to do, and to what is happening in the world around you, your ability to learn and to retain information will be significantly impacted.
Often individuals who are diagnosed with ADHD also have learning disabilities compounding their challenges in learning.
Common ways ADHD can impact a person:
Note that the symptoms of ADHD can vary depending on the person
Inattention
Impulsiveness
Hyperactivity
Difficulty following instructions
Poor organizational skills
Forgetfulness
Fidgeting
Difficulty completing tasks
Improve Cognitive Function
Many students come with a diagnosis of Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
The Arrowsmith Program addresses and strengthens the functioning of ADD and/or ADHD. The reason is that the program improves the large scale brain networks involved in planning, organizing and executing tasks. This is what we also find with learning disabilities. With 40+ years of program existence, it has empowered hundreds of lives with its targeted training that encourages the brain’s ability to strengthen. Therefore, the individual is able to improve the brain regions and networks involved in overall attention capacity.
No more scattered approach to learning. Learning proceeds efficiently, effectively and with joy. Interested in learning more about ADHD and how the Arrowsmith Program can help strengthen brain regions and networks?
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