ADHD can affect how kids use technology. See how common problems like too much screen time or too little sleep tie in to ADHD symptoms—and get practical tips on how you can help.
These game-like experiences are a fun way to help you see why learning and attention issues can be so frustrating. Want to hear kids talk about what it feels like to have learning and attention issues? Start by clicking on an age group. Then choose a video from that age group.
Processing speed is the pace at which you take in information, make sense of it and begin to respond. This information can be visual, such as letters and numbers. It can also be auditory, such as spoken language.
Having slow processing speed has nothing to do with how smart kids are—just how fast they can take in and use information. It may take kids who struggle with processing speed a lot longer than other kids to perform tasks, both school-related and in daily life.
Dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia—many different learning issues fall under the umbrella of “learning disabilities.” This video from the National Center for Learning Disabilities describes them. It also explains what issues don’t fall under that umbrella.
Many people think of “learning disabilities” as issues with verbal skills such as reading or writing. But what if your child has strong verbal skills and a big vocabulary, but doesn’t understand when somebody is being sarcastic? What if he reads at an advanced level but can’t tell you the most important parts of the story?
These are classic signs of nonverbal learning disabilities (NVLD). NVLD is a brain-based condition that affects skills like abstract thinking and spatial relationships. While NVLD can affect your child’s learning in many ways, it creates an even bigger challenge when it comes to your child’s social life. Read more about the signs of NVLD, possible treatments and ways you can help your child at home. Articles cover topics such as: Understanding Nonverbal Learning Disabilities, What You're Seeing, Myths, Confusing Signs, Your Questions Answered, Terms to know, Symptoms, Affect a child's social life,