Is Attention Deficit Disorder a Learning Disability?
March 27th, 2008 | by admin |Kelis Jordan asked:
i was wonder because i have a learning disability and people tell its really attention deficit disorder but my mom told me i had when i was a little kid but it was A.D.H.D kind. i have a doctor appointment on jan 7, 2009 and my doctor is gonna talk to me about it. i hoping get some meds for it so i can go college, i’m 21 years old. im working on my cna thing, i pass the skills test but not the written test so on dec.29 i’m taking my written test agian,
i was wonder because i have a learning disability and people tell its really attention deficit disorder but my mom told me i had when i was a little kid but it was A.D.H.D kind. i have a doctor appointment on jan 7, 2009 and my doctor is gonna talk to me about it. i hoping get some meds for it so i can go college, i’m 21 years old. im working on my cna thing, i pass the skills test but not the written test so on dec.29 i’m taking my written test agian,
do my attention deficit disorder got something to do with it, i not good on memory either or a good speller.
these r not none of the answers i looking for
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6 Responses to “Is Attention Deficit Disorder a Learning Disability?”
By BIRDY #256 on Mar 27, 2008 | Reply
Yeah My twin sister has it. It affects memory and things like that. She isntthe smartest cookie but she can still do basic things easily. Just when she comes to spelling lets say im her dictionary!
By jkrbn on Mar 29, 2008 | Reply
yes, but you can be successful with professional intervention. Good luck to you
By Mental Survivor on Apr 1, 2008 | Reply
With your psychiatrist you can minimize or cure it with medication and some tips from the psychiatrist. Hope you can have an improvement and pass the exam..
By ipleadlyme on Apr 3, 2008 | Reply
Don’t let that doctor diagnose you with either.
You probably have Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity, courtesy of the wireless boom, like I have…
German Doctors Unite on RF Health Effects:
Electrical Sensitivity Hypersensitivity:
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Do you use a cell phone, cordless phone, wifi router? Do you live near a cell phone tower or antenna?
By vaughn favrua is back on Apr 6, 2008 | Reply
i had the same thing and my doctor put me on ritalin. i hated it cause it made my heart race. but hofully something will help. good luck with your cna classes
By jla55 on Apr 6, 2008 | Reply
Funny that you would ask this question b/c I asked this same question of my school advisor. ADHD is not a learning diability in itself, but a psychiatric disorder. Often those with ADHD do in fact have other *true* LD’s such as dyslexia, so maybe it would benefit you to be testing for all relevant issues.
I get a little angry when people say that those with ADHD are dumb or looking for an excuse b/c that’s a stereotype that’s just not true. Those who truly have difficulty are like those who are suffer depression; it’s caused by a chemical imbalance. Tons of research has shown that many kids diagnosed actually have IQ’s that are higher than average, and when properly medication are very successful in life. But remember that medication is not a cure and doesn’t work for everyone. Paired with cognitive therapy and even use of a life coach to ‘unclutter’ your life is the best mix.
Your situation sounds much like my life at your age. I was always told I wasn’t smart enough to go to college and I should just keep my expectations low. Who the hell says that to a kid? Now I’m working on that second degree, but it’s taken the proper diagnosis, meds, etc. One question, can you postpone taking the exam until after your appointment? Diagnosis may take a little bit as you’ll need to be tested, etc. If you find that you’re entitled to these accommodations, I bet you testing will go a little smoother than you expect.