LDExplained - ADHD and Learning Disabilities Guide

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The fear of failure or being overwhelmed can stop ADHDers in their tracks, leaving them stuck in a state of inaction.

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Signs to recognise sensory overload:

- Covering ears or eyes, or hiding their face
- Avoiding certain places
- Crying
- Running away from certain situations
- Shutting down and not responding
- Complaining about clothing or texture

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Every stage of managing ADHD brings new lessons. Embracing both positive and negative—allows you to learn more about yourself and what works best for you.

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Which type of task challenges your working memory the most?

1. Doing mental math
2. Remembering spoken information
3. Visualising and organising space
4. Multitasking

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Dyslexia isn't just about the difficulties; it's also about the unique perspectives and skills that come with it.

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By using different colours to highlight or underline sections of text, dyslexic readers can more easily track where they are on the page.

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Common Triggers of misophonia:

- Chewing and slurping
- Typing on a keyboard
- Sniffling or throat clearing
- Pen clicking
- Footsteps or tapping

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Embracing the differences can lead to a deeper appreciation of one's abilities and a greater sense of self-worth.

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Color coding can help dyslexic readers keep their place while reading.

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ADHD cycle

- Two anxious to start anything
- stressed about not getting anything done.

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People with dyslexia have incredible strengths, such as creativity, problem-solving, and multitasking abilities.

These strengths can help them thrive in various situations, even if they face challenges with reading and writing.

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Engage your child in drawing activities it strengthen hand muscles and improve coordination.

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5 Common Mistakes Kids Make That Don't Require an Overreaction:

1. Spilling food/drink and making a mess
2. Making loud noise
3. Expressing big emotions
4.Sibling fighting
5.Refusing help

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Kids who learn and think differently may worry about keeping up or fitting in.

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Kids who are impulsive may rush through their work, leading to messy and error-prone handwriting.

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Distractions are everywhere!

- If you're working at home- maybe it's the dishes in the sink or the overflowing laundry basket that call your attention.

- If you're in an office- maybe it's the chatting that's happening next to you or every person that walks by on their way.

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Sometimes things go smoothly, and other times they don’t, but every stage of this journey is essential and valuable in its own way.

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Homeschooling is defined as the educational system where the responsibility of educating a child moves away from traditional schools to the child's parents, in the home setting.

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5 Features that can help with visual processing:

- Visual Tracking
- Customisable Text
- Text Masking
- Screen Masking
- Page Simplifiers

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On the good days, you might feel like everything is falling into place, and on the challenging days, it can seem like nothing is going right.

The good days build confidence and show you what’s possible, while the tougher days offer opportunities for growth.