What is ADHD? ADD? DYSLEXIA ? LEARNING DISABILITY?

Hi friends,

I'm going back now to my true-to-life stories after a couple of postings on Love, friendship and relationship dedicated to the celebration of Valentines Day.

I will now talk about my son he is 6 going to 7 years old this August. He is Preparatory student. During the first grading, his teacher talk to me regarding his performance. She said that he still could not recognize all the letters in the Alphabet.

I said to her that even I was puzzled and troubled by the way he is learning. Because he already studied for 2 years before being in PREP. So I don't know if he needs medical attention on the matters of learning.

So after that talk, I inquired from a parent who is also a guidance counsellor of La Salle Greenhills on how much is the test for Learning Disability. Because I attended a seminar wherein she is the speaker held in the school about ADHD and Learning Disability. I thought it was just like 500pesos or 600pesos but she said it is 3000pesos. It is already a discounted price because she wants to help the school where her children also studies. I was not ready for this amount so I canceled the schedule and up to now haven't done it yet.

I resorted to research on the ADHD/ADD/Dyslexia and other Learning disabilities.

See discussions below.

ADHD

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

What is Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder?

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, is one of the most common mental disorders that develop in children. Children with ADHD have impaired functioning in multiple settings, including home, school, and in relationships with peers. If untreated, the disorder can have long-term adverse effects into adolescence and adulthood.

Signs & Symptoms

Symptoms of ADHD will appear over the course of many months, and include:

* Impulsiveness: a child who acts quickly without thinking first.
* Hyperactivity: a child who can't sit still, walks, runs, or climbs around when others are seated, talks when others are talking.
* Inattention: a child who daydreams or seems to be in another world, is sidetracked by what is going on around him or her.

How is it diagnosed?

If ADHD is suspected, the diagnosis should be made by a professional with training in ADHD. This includes child psychiatrists, psychologists, developmental/behavioral pediatricians, behavioral neurologists, and clinical social workers. After ruling out other possible reasons for the child’s behavior, the specialist checks the child’s school and medical records and talks to teachers and parents who have filled out a behavior rating scale for the child. A diagnosis is made only after all this information has been considered.

Treatment

Effective treatments for ADHD are available, and include behavioral therapy and medications


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