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Disorders

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD, ADHD)
A syndrome, usually diagnosed in childhood, characterized by a persistent pattern of impulsiveness, a short attention span, and often hyperactivity, and interfering especially with academic, occupational, and social performance.

Through proper diagnosis, ADHD/ADD can be treated with educational and behavioral modifications and sometimes, medication. Through our evaluations and assessments, once diagnosed with attention, hyperactivity and impulsivity issues, an individual may be recommended to receive one or more of the following accommodations:

1. Extended time, such as time and a half (35 minutes plus 17 minutes) or even double time on tests, in class and standardization tests and examinations.
2. Separate testing location to reduce external distractions such as noise from other students, outside traffic, etc, that attribute to the attention deficits and exacerbate performance.
3. Pharmaceutical intervention such as medication to alleviate symptoms of ADHD/ADD.
4. Classes/Courses may be waived or substituted if determined that attention deficits alone or in conjunction with another deficit such as processing or learning disability cause a bias in testing.

For more information on symptoms and treatment of ADHD, please visit ADHD Link

Autism
Autism is a developmental disorder that begins at birth or within the first two-and-a-half years of life. There is a deficit in speech and language, social interaction, normal play and presence of peculiar movements, such as rocking, flapping hands, and in some cases, self-injurious behaviors. Less severe cases may be diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) or with Asperger's Syndrome.

For more information on Autism, please visit Autism Link

Learning Disability
Learning disabilities are problems that affect the brain's ability to receive, process, analyze, or store information. Learning disabilities can occur in many areas, such as reading, writing, or solve math problems, (Dyslexia or Math Disability). While these disabilities may be better addressed while in school, they become more difficult if not addressed when the individual has to function more independently in college or the workplace.

Once correctly diagnosed, learning disabilities can be addressed by the following accommodations:

1. Extended time on tests, such as those involving reading comprehension for student with reading disorders.
2. Substitution of a class or even a waiver of a course which presents a bias in learning or testing based on the type of disability.
3. Alternate test arrangement, such as verbal assessment instead of written for those with dysgraphia (disorder of written expression)

For more information on Learning Disorders, please visit Learning Disorders Link

Developmental Delays
Developmental Delays can have several causes, such as genetic, premature birth, environmental causes such as lead poisoning, and others not identified. Speech, physical and occupational therapy as well as special instruction are all used to stimulate development. Time is of the essence!

For more information on Developmental Delays, please visit Development Link

Speech/Language Delays and Problems
Speech and language delays can be as simple as a child not talking enough for his age, not making phrases or sentences or articulating so poorly that only her mother can understand her. They can vary from receptive language deficits to expressive ones or both as well as auditory deficits.

For more information on Speech / Language Delays and Problems, please visit Speech Link