PSYC 235 Lecture Notes - Dyscalculia, Methylphenidate, Learning Disability
7 Aug 2012
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In this chapter we cover those disorders that are revealed in a clinically significant way during a child"s developing years and that are of concern to families and educational systems. For the most part: a child develops one skill before acquiring the next. This pattern of change implies that any disruptions in the development of early skills will, by the very nature of this sequential process, disrupt the development of latter skills. Knowing what processes are disrupted will help us understand the disorder better and may lead to more appropriate intervention strategies. Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (adhd) - involves characteristics of inattention or hyperactivity and impulsivity, and learning disorders, which are characterized by one or more difficulties in areas such as reading and writing. Autism a more severe disability, in which a child shows significant impairment in social interactions and communication and restricted patterns of behaviour, interest, and activities. Mental retardation - involves significant deficits in cognitive abilities.
