Question 1

hi, i have adhd, inattentive type and nos learning divisibility. whats best for me? concerta, adderall xr/ir, vyvanse, (lisdexamfetamine) ritalin, methylphenidate??? :)

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Work with your : psychiatrist to determine which preparation reduces your symptoms optimally. Try a  long-acting delivery system of methylphenidate, then of mixed amphetamine salts, or vice-versa, at a low dose, then  titrate up slowly to maximum effect. If side effects preclude optimal dose, repeat with the other stimulant. If you can't tolerate either, an adjunctive non-stimulant may help. See CHADD.org.

Question 2

how are learning disorders diagnosed?

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Performance based: As a kid progresses through the education process they are assessed regularly by teachers who become aware of a kids strengths & weaknesses. When a kid falls behind his/her peer group in reading, math or other skills, individual testing will reveal those who have specific deficits in areas.Performance in one area far below that expected for their general performance level (iq) defines a ld.

Question 3

what are the symptoms of a learning disorder?

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LD= difficulty: A learning disability implys that a person is having difficulty with a specific area of learning that is inconsistent with his/her basic intellect. In kids it implys that s/he has fallen behind her/his peer group at the age when understanding that material (i.e.Reading) is expected. The kid with a low iq has trouble across many areas & would not be so labeled.

Question 4

what exactly is a nonverbal learning disorder?

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Lower performance IQ: Nld is not yet a formally accepted diagnosis, but much research exists on it.  Broadly, many IQ tests distinguish between verbal (roughly left-brain) and performance (more right-brain) iq.  Some people do quite well with the first but much less well with the second.  With a big split, they often have other traits, including trouble seeing "the big picture, " that can lead to social troubles.

Question 5

anyone ever hear of nonverbal learning disorder?

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Yes: These are more common in young children. You should seak a child psychologist or a child psychiatrist who specializes in learning disabilities and they will be better able to explain whether someone has it and how to deal with it.

Question 6

is dyslexia the same thing as a learning disorder?

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One Type: Learning disorders are broken down into multiple categories that involve many fields.  Dyslexia is one specific learning disorder.  So to be technical, they are not the "same thing".  Dyslexia is a form of learning disorder, but not all learning disorders are dyslexia.

Question 7

do older mothers have children with learning disorders?

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Learning disorders: Yes.  All mothers can have children with learning disorders.  There are many types of disorders and they are not limited by the mother's age.

Question 8

do older mothers somehow lead to or cause learning disorders in child?

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Not likely: I am not aware of specific research. Personal experience as a pediatrician, father of four, and husband of a wife who was very involved in mops and other mother-child groups for many years, leads me to think older moms may be able to better recognize learning differences and to work with them, than younger or less experienced mothers.

Question 9

what is the difference between a mental disorder and a learning disorder?

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Close cousins: Learning disorders are neurological problems that affect the brain's ability to receive, process, store, and respond to information.  They show up from childhood ; persist over time, yet can be helped with certain kinds of educational therapies.  Mental illnesses can affect perception also, but are accompanied by disturbances in mood or behavior.  They can require medication for treatment.

Question 10

how do you help someone with a learning disorder to learn and retain information?

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Use experts: Ld has been declared an educational problem, not a medical one, and most expertise lies in the hands of educators, although there are specialists called educational psychologists who have extensive training in this area.  Each type of LD requires a different approach, and most have several approaches.  Broadly, one looks for a work-around, after identify where the problem lies.

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