Assistive technologies (AT) can range from simple physical systems like colour coding or using an agenda, to physical assistive technologies like Steven Hawking's computer mouse, to various types of computer software. Students with LDs will most often require AT that assists with reading, language, organizational skills, and processing of information. Software changes quickly - so we'll just stick to describing the basic sorts of assistive technologies, and share the addresses of websites that are more thorough and which can stay more current.

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurobiological disorder that becomes apparent in the preschool or early grades of school. ADHD affects between 5-12% of the population or about 1 or 2 students in every classroom. It is more commonly diagnosed in boys than in girls (3:1), although that does not necessarily mean more boys have ADHD. The main symptoms of ADHD include: Hyperactivity: difficulty regulating one's activity level - for example, constant movement in chair,

LDs take so many forms, and vary in intensity so much, that it is not simple to list them all, but there are some broad categories which they all fall into: LDs that Affect Academics: Difficulties with spelling, reading, listening, focusing, remembering and writing can all have an impact on all areas of school-subjects. LDs that affect organization and Focus: A series of executive functions allow us to do things like plan, predict, organize and focus. LDs that interfere with

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