There are a lot of students who either have or develop different
learning disabilities throughout their educational career. This could
mean they have dealt with it since elementary or grade school, or they
didn't have it until they went to college. Either way, it can still make
getting an education difficult and can affect the grades they get.
However, a lot of these disorders and disabilities are very common and
although some may prove to be more of a challenge than others, they are
still possible to work with and accommodate.
One of the most
common types is attention deficit disorder, ADD, or attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder, ADHD. This condition normally affects the
attention span of students and can make it difficult to concentrate
during lectures, tests, and assignments. There are ways to treat this
medically with a prescription from a doctor. However, many students find
ways to work through their disorder without medication. Students with
ADD or ADHD should take frequent breaks while studying or working on an
assignment, and find a way to relieve built up stress or tension. Find a
place where you can study in peace and won't be tempted or distracted
easily. This may mean instead of studying in your room, study at the
kitchen table, or go to the library. Talk to your teacher or school
about if they have any policies to accommodate those with ADD or ADHD.
Dyslexia
is more common than some people think. Dyslexia is a condition that
results in lower reading levels and sometimes lower writing levels. The
condition is a result of the way the brain's processes and translates
written words and languages. People who suffer from this disorder can't
simply cure themselves of it, but can reduce its affects through
tutoring and taking remedial classes. Students may need to take extra
time on tests, quizzes, and certain assignments. You can check with your
college's student disability office for more information about
different accommodations and options you have.
Sensory Processing
Disorder, SPD, can prove to be quite difficult, but not impossible to
work with. People with this disorder find they have troubles processing
one or more of the five senses. The information that is picked up by a
certain sensory process like hearing may be processed in a way that
doesn't make sense to the brain which causes confusion and stress. It is
still possible to work around this condition. You can talk to your
doctor about how to treat, help, or reduce the issues that may be
associated with this disorder. Schools and colleges are supposed to
offer aid to students with learning disabilities so they can still get
an education.
There are a lot of different types of learning
disorders and disabilities. However, many people who suffer from them
have found away to either work with or around the problem so they can
get an education and a degree. There are so many different ways that
people learn and process information, which is why there are different
ways to study, take notes, and even attend classes. Some students choose
to attend traditional classes and colleges so they can either get more
help with their disabilities or because it is the best way for them to
learn. Others opt to take their classes online because they can spend
more time on their assignments. Everyone can get an education, no matter
what disorder or condition they may have.
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