Understanding the difference between autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and learning disabilities by Jason Crosby | May 1, 2023 | Disorders, Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health Topics Autism, officially known autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is a somewhat common neurodevelopmental disorder but isn’t well-understood by the general public. And despite increasing understanding and awareness in regards to autism, misconceptions still persist. For example, it’s common for many people to confuse autism with learning disabilities but under closer scrutiny,…
Parents and teachers: Work together to identify learning disorders in kids and help them learn and live well by Alexandra Cromer, LPC | Feb 15, 2023 | Children, Teens, & Adolescents, Disorders, Mental Health Topics Learning disorders usually present in children at a young age. However, that doesn’t always mean that a diagnosis will be made promptly. Often, parents wonder if their child’s delays or behaviors are normal (because what’s normal, anyhow?) or think they’ll “grow out of it.” Fortunately, there are other key figures…
Understanding dysgraphia: Handwriting issues in the digital age by Wistar Murray | Apr 15, 2022 | Disorders, Mental Health Topics You may wonder why handwriting still matters in an era when we’re all typing on smartphones and computer keyboards. Americans aren’t especially known for their great penmanship. In fact, in 1955 the Saturday Evening Post called the US a “nation of scrawlers.” But we do still write: at school, on…
Learning disabilities appear differently in kids and teens: Here are the signs and symptoms for both age groups by Alannah Miller | Aug 14, 2019 | Children, Teens, & Adolescents, Disorders, Mental Health Topics Being a child or teen with a learning disability can be challenging and frustrating, especially if the learning disability goes undetected. Therefore, we must work to understand the symptoms one might experience at different ages and get children and teens the proper assistance they require at school. Symptoms of Learning…