Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder And Learning Disabilities:

Authors

  • Bluma Litner Department of Applied Human Sciences, Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Abstract

This article stresses the fact that many youth who are described and categorized as "problems" suffer from no-fault brain disorders, specifically attention deficit hyperactivity disorder often accom­panied by learning disabilities. It reviews the defining characteristics of the disorder, highlighting how kids who suffer from ADHD /LD can be diagnosed but misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or not diagnosed at all. This results in inappropriate and damaging labels and interventions that can trigger or exacerbate a downward, negative cycle of failure and poor self-esteem. Some of the key social and academic impacts of the disorder are also presented. Furthermore, it notes the emphasis that North American government policy has placed on the integration of these youth into regular classrooms throughout the public school system. The article emphasizes the central role that child and youth care workers play in pro­moting effective integration for these youth and describes some of the areas where innovative strategies and approaches can be used to enhance their chances of learning and functioning successfully. ­This article is addressed primarily to child and youth care workers who are employed in educational settings. While there is a growing trend towards child and youth care workers being employed right in the school, all workers who deal with young people need to be aware of the school experiences of the youth in their care. At the same time, knowl­edge of the impact of learning disabilities is also relevant for those who work with youth in social service settings doing outreach with families or working in residential placement facilities. This article describes the _x000D_
characteristics of youth affected by attention deficit hyperactivity disor­der (ADHD) and learning disabilities (LD}, discusses the social and aca­demic impact of such a disorder and disabilities on these youth in schools, and suggests strategies for consideration to promote these youths' learning.

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Published

1999-03-01

How to Cite

Litner, B. . (1999). Understanding Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder And Learning Disabilities:. Journal of Child and Youth Care Work, 14, 29–42. Retrieved from http://acycpjournal.pitt.edu/ojs/jcycw/article/view/277

Issue

Vol. 14 (1999)

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Articles

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