1. Learning Disabilities
Learning disability, learning disorder, or learning difficulty is
a condition in the brain that causes difficulties comprehending or
processing information
6. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a behavioral condition that includes
challenges relating to overactivity and difficulty paying attention to the point that it
interferes with everyday life.
• ADHD is one of the most common childhood neurodevelopmental disorders, or a
condition that impacts how the brain works. It affects around 11% of school-aged
children.
• Neurodevelopmental disorders are disabilities associated primarily with the functioning
of the neurological system and brain.
• There are differences in brain development and brain activity that affects attention, the
ability to sit still and self control
8. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
• Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder traditionally characterized
by trouble with communication and social interactions.
• Symptoms can range from mild to severe. Because there is such a
wide range, what used to be defined as “autism” is now referred to as
autism spectrum disorder.
• People with high-functioning autism refers to those on the mild end
of the spectrum.
9. • Level One - When people are referring to high-functioning
autism or Asperger’s syndrome, they are usually referring to
people with level one autism.
• Difficulty with social interactions
• Restricted interests
• Desire for sameness
• Distinctive strengths
10. • Level Two
• People with level two autism usually require more support.
Often they’ll require speech therapy, social skills training, and
other counseling and therapeutic treatments to function to the
best of their ability.
11. • Level Three
• Level three is the most severe form of ASD. People at this level
need a lot of support. Support at this level may include full-time
aides or intensive therapies. Often people with this level of
autism cannot function on their own.
