Dr. Anna Wilson
The new recipients of blue badges will be thosewith hidden disabilities. These have no physical signs to the outside world but are still disabilities under the Equality Act. They include, but are not limited to, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia and mental health. Is dyspraxia a special need?
Asperger syndrome is no longer an individually diagnosed disorder; instead, it is now considered to be part of what is known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Learn about some characteristics of those with ASD, including some behavioral effects, then compare and contrast some differences between ...
Is PDD an autism spectrum disorder? Does autism affect fine motor skills? What are the symptoms of high functioning autism in adults? What is low functioning autism spectrum disorder? Is autism spectrum disorder curable? Are dyscalculia and autism spectrum disorder related?
Dyscalculia, which makes it harder to learn math Dysgraphia, a learning disability that impacts fine motor skills (As a result, individuals with dysgraphia may not be able to write clearly and easily. They may also be unable to convey ideas in writing.) ...
The story of how fixing your calculus grade taught you the value of hard work is not nearly as interesting as that of a student who is diagnosed with dyscalculia—a disability which creates a difficulty in understanding and working with math and numbers—and then opens up a dyscalculia ...
But in the classroom, he floundered. An inability to concentrate was his biggest problem. “I was told by one of his teachers that he couldn’t focus on anything,” says Debbie. She consulted a doctor, and nine-year-old Michael was diagnosed with ADHD. “That just hit my heart,” ...
Major visual and hearing problems are often diagnosed before discharge home as eye examinations are routine for some high-risk groups, such as those born VPT or VLBW, although criteria may vary according to local experience. Hearing screening is universal for most babies in Australia prior to disc...
In total, 75% of the children were referred via professionals in education services, and the remaining 25% through health service professionals. At least one diagnosed developmental disorders prior to the clinic referral was recorded for 27% of the children, most commonly for ADHD (n = 15) ...
Major visual and hearing problems are often diagnosed before discharge home as eye examinations are routine for some high-risk groups, such as those born VPT or VLBW, although criteria may vary according to local experience. Hearing screening is universal for most babies in Australia prior to disc...