Littlejohn‚ Spring 2013 April 20‚ 2013 Abstract In this research paper viewers will be introduced to learning disabilities is are and what they are not . Understanding learning disorders are important because the public frequently confuse them with conditions such as attention deficit‚ hyperactivity disorder‚ autism‚ intellectual disabilities‚ deafness and blindness‚ as evidenced by a recent surveys conducted by researchers. Recent empirical data indicates that the number of school-age children
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Analysis of VARK learning strategies Grace Thomas Grand Canyon University Learning styles and techniques differ for each person based on their capability to analyze process and memorize information. VARK is a model that provides insight on an individual’s learning styles. The model VARK developed by Neil Fleming and Charles Bonwell gives a summary of the preferential methods to understand and produce output of the data learned. According to the model the four different methods of learning are
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Overview Tourette Syndrome (TS)‚ also named multiple tics-coprolalia syndrome‚ was initially described by Gilles de la Tourette in 1900. It is a “developmentally regulated neurobehavioral disorder characterized by multiform‚ frequently changing motor and phonic tics.” (Brunn‚ Cohen‚ &Leckman‚ 2012) Tics means “involuntary‚ rapid repetitive and stereotyped movements of individual muscle groups.” (Brunn‚ Cohen‚ &Leckman‚ 2012) Although the definite cause of TS is unknown‚ it is well recognized that
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likes without regard for consequences. Based on the above case‚ the correspondence bias leads me to explain the boy’s behavior by ignoring the influence of situation on behavior. For example‚ actually he is a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder‚ so he cannot be patient and always dash around. However‚ we tend to emphasize the dispositional attribution that the boy is so naughty and disrespectful. Apparently‚ we tend to overestimate internal factors and underestimate external factors
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STL31 Communication and Professional Relationships With Children‚ Young People and Adults. 1.1) Effective communication is vital in developing positive relationships in children‚ young people and Adults. For example: The parent’s evenings recently took place at the school where I work. During each appointment‚ the teacher had to explain to the parents of each pupil‚ exactly how their child was progressing in school. Some children had been doing very well‚ and so the teacher had many positive
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hyperactive (Warner). As these events with sugary drinks and cupcakes continue on‚ the child becomes excited‚ then tired‚ and then over-tired which causes their hyperactivity to change dramatically. The blame for this is automatically put onto the sugar that was eaten. A change in mood happens because of the rise in
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success in life. In this research essay I will be talking about what a learning disorder is‚ how to detect that a child has a learning disorder‚ and how it affects children in school and ways to treat them. The four common types of learning disability I will be discussing are Dyslexia‚ Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder‚ Dysgraphia‚ and Dyscalculia. Doctors describe learning disabilities as a neurological disorder. In comparison children with learning disabilities are not as quick to pick up
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they would react with sugars being heavily reduced and controlled in their diet. In conclusion to their research‚ they found a significant reduction in hyperactive behavior amongst their group of preschoolers‚ but‚ not all children’s behavior and hyperactivity changed based upon their diet. This study was approved and trusted by many hospitals and schools in the UK such as; the Infection‚ Inflammation and Repair Division‚ University of Southampton‚ Southampton‚ which was rated as one of the world’s top
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94–142)‚ later known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)‚ and has evolved over the years based on updates in the law (Polloway‚ 2013). This essay details some of the things that this writer has learned. Multiple and various disorders affect the learning of academic skills even in individuals with normal intelligence and maturity and similar opportunities to other individuals; definition‚ diagnosis‚ and treatment of learning disabilities is and always has been controversial (Bell
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they complete different tasks. It will also examine the neurological and psychological condition of teenagers‚ some who smoke pot and some who don’t‚ to show marijuana affects the developing brain. We also look at the relation between psychotic disorders such as schizophrenia and marijuana as a causal factor. We attempt to determine through these cases if marijuana is leaving a negative impression on our society. In conclusion we find that there are too many discrepancies and conflicts in the data
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