by Alannah Miller | Aug 16, 2019 | Counseling News, Learning Disabilities
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopment disorder that affects the attention span, working member, impulses, and other functions. Symptoms, which include false perception of time and difficulty staying organized, impair daily functioning...
by Alannah Miller | Aug 15, 2019 | Counseling News, Learning Disabilities, Memory
Memory can make learning difficult, but the good news is that you can work to improve your memory. There are three main types of memory: working memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory. Working memory and short-term memory allow you to store and use temporary...
by Alannah Miller | Aug 15, 2019 | Counseling News, Learning Disabilities
Dyscalculia is a learning disorder that affects how the brain understands basic calculations and internally processes numbers. This disorder is comparable to dyslexia: While people with dyslexia struggle with words and letters, people with dyscalculia struggle with...
by Alannah Miller | Aug 14, 2019 | Counseling News, Learning Disabilities
We all have trouble from time-to-time focusing on a school or work assignment, as we fall victim to distractions or a low attention span. Fortunately, we can increase our focus by strengthening our attention span and making sure that we are getting enough sleep. To...
by Alannah Miller | Aug 14, 2019 | Counseling News, Learning Disabilities
Signs and symptoms of learning disabilities can change with age; it’s important we understand these differences in presentation among children and teens. Common learning disabilities among children include dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and processing issues....
