The learning disabilities gives a brief history of learning disabilities — from 1877 when the term “word blindness” was invented to 2005 when a gene was discovered that is connected with dyslexia.
Attention-deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is an inability to use skills of attention effectively. Studies suggest that 5-10% of children, adolescents and adults may have ADHD. Sometimes ADHD is called ADD or Attention Deficit Disorder.
Writing Next: Effective Strategies to Improve Writing of Adolescents in Middle and High Schools offers eleven recommendations to teachers on how they can instruct 4th to 12th grade students to write well.
