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How many children are incorrectly diagnosed with learning disorders?
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∙ 14y ago
Anywhere between "loads" and "not that many, really"
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How many children have Learning disorders?
Learning disorders affect approximately 2 million children between the ages of six and 17
What are learning disorders?
Learning disorders are academic difficulties experienced by children and adults of average to above-average intelligence.
How common are Learning disorders?
Learning disabilities affect one in 10 school children
What has the author Tina E Bangs written?
Tina E. Bangs has written: 'Language and Learning Disorders of the Pre-Academic Child With Current Curriculum Guide' -- subject(s): Learning disorders, Learning disabled children, Language, Preschool Child, Curriculum, Hearing disorders, Therapy, Language disorders in children, Curricula, Language disorders, Preschool Education 'Language and learning disorders of the pre-academic child'
How many children are over diagnosed with ADD?
less than is commonly believed. more often other mood or learning disorders can be misdiagnosed as add/adhd. see www.chadd.org for more information
How are learning disorders diagnosed?
A comprehensive medical, psychological, and educational assessment is critical to making a clear and correct diagnosis.
How are learning disorders treated?
Once a learning disorder has been diagnosed, an individual education plan (IEP) is developed for the child in question. IEPs are based on psychoeducational test findings.
What has the author Charles Hulme written?
Charles Hulme has written: 'Science of Reading' 'Developmental disorders of language, learning and cognition' -- subject(s): Cognition disorders in children, Developmental disabilities, Language disorders in children
Are learning disorders Axis I or Axis II disorders?
Learning disabilities are on Axis II.Actually learning disabilities are listed under Axis 1.Axis I focuses on clinical disorders. This axis includes diagnoses like Dementia, Schizophrenia and other Psychotic Disorders, Mood Disorders (like Depression), Anxiety Disorders, Learning Disorders, Eating Disorders, and Adjustment Disorders. It's also important to note that Substance-Related Disorders fall under Axis I.Axis II deals with Personality Disorders like Antisocial Personality Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and Narcissistic Personality Disorder. While many disorders ordinarily diagnosed during childhood (i.e. Learning Disorders, Autism, etc) fall under Axis I of the DSM, the DSM classifies Mental Retardation in general under Axis II.
What are the types of learning disorders?
The three main types of learning disorders are reading disorders, mathematics disorders, and disorders of written expression
What kinds of learning disorders are there?
The three main types of learning disorders are reading disorders, mathematics disorders, and disorders of written expression.
What has the author Bruce Franklin Pennington written?
Bruce Franklin Pennington has written: 'Diagnosing learning disorders' -- subject(s): Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Attention Deficit Disorders with Hyperactivity, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, Autism in children, Autistic Disorder, Diagnosis, Infantile Autism, Language Development Disorders, Learning Disorders, Learning disabilities, Memory disorders, Neuropsychology
