1. LEARNING DISABILITIES & ADHD
PSY 495
Allie Pazmino
Veaney Martinez
Kathia Murillo

2. What are learning disorders?
disorders that affects people’s ability to either interpret what they see and hear or to link information from different parts of the brain.
Focuses on academic functions on individual’s age, intelligence, and education.
These disabilities are measured through an IQ test which determines the average intelligence of the individual.

3. Types of Learning Disorders
Reading, or dyslexia
Mathematics (dyscalculia)
Disorder of Written Expression

4. Prevalence
2-10% of children
Affects boys more than girls

6. TREATMENTS
Direct instruction
Medication

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9. Co morbidities Conduct disorder Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder
Dysthymic Disorder
ADHD

10. ADHD
Characterized by three essential features (inattention, impulsivity, hyperactivity)
Most common behavior disorder among children

11. Characteristics of ADHD
Not everyone with ADHD will act the same.
Children often have trouble in school and suffer from learning disability.
Boys are 4-10 times as likely
35-70% develop ODD

13. Causes and Treatment No definite answer, different theories
Treatment includes medication (controversial) and behavior modification
Family counseling
Environmental Changes

14. Thank You!