Category: learning differences
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Walking in Their Shoes: ADHD and Learning Disorders
Have you ever wondered what it is like to have ADHD or a learning disorder like dyslexia, dysgraphia or dyscalculia? The PBS Misunderstood Minds website offers a number of experiential activities along with a wealth of other useful information and resources. Try a few of the links below to walk in their shoes for a…
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Learning Differences & Higher Education
Getting into college is not always the biggest challenge for students with learning differences. It’s the adjustment to college level work and a more independent lifestyle that can be the greatest hurdle. Picking the Right College The first step in successful transition to higher education is picking the right college. Every college and university is…
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ADHD: Resources for Adults and Children
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Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a pervasive pattern since childhood of inattention and/or hyperactivity-impulsivity that creates significant distress and/or impairment in two or more domains (such as at school, home, work, or in social interactions) and often persists into adulthood. An important aspect of managing ADHD or any other disorder is understanding the condition and how it uniquely…
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Coping with Setbacks & Disappointment
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When you are working toward a positive change in your life, setbacks such as loss, failure and rejection can make you feel discouraged, frustrated, anxious and sad. Too much of this can lead to self-doubt, depression, and getting completely off track. It is important to understand that setbacks and disappointments are unavoidable and perhaps even…