No, AD/HD is not considered a learning disability. It is considered a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act, but not specifically learning based. This is because Attention Deficit Disorder affects far more of a person’s life than their ability to learn.
AD/HD is almost always accompanied by what are known as co-morbidities. [...]
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Is AD/HD a Learning Disability?
Does AD/HD Mean Special Ed?
That’s a hard question to answer, because Special Ed can mean different things in different school systems. Many parents falsely equate Special Ed with low intelligence and fear that a diagnosis of AD/HD means that their child has a low IQ.
If the school does suggest Special Education for your child, find out why [...]
How Can I Get My ADD Child Up in the Morning Without A Battle?
Mornings can be really rough for ADDers, for a number of reasons:
ADDers have trouble transitioning from one thing to another, like going from being asleep to being awake.
Transitioning from being awake to going to sleep the night before can be just as difficult, and can affect the amount of sleep the person gets.
ADDers are often [...]
