1. And we know a lot more about temperament now, and self-control, and learning disorders and hyperactivity. 2. And, he said, many who question the widespread use of Ritalin may not appreciate how severely a learning disorder can disrupt a life, he said. 3. For information on nonverbal learning disorders, check out www.nldline.com, a Web site recommended by a reader. 4. He might have dyslexia or another learning disorder. 5. In the past two years, studies have suggested defects in the cerebellum are involved in the learning disorder dyslexia. 6. Katrina de Hirsch, a speech therapist who was a pioneer in the field of childhood language and learning disorders, died Tuesday at her home in Manhattan. 7. Others seemed to have behavioral problems or learning disorders. 8. Scientists have begun to grasp how normal brains act, Fox said, and are exploring abnormalities as varied as genetic birth defects, learning disorders and diabetes. 9. Tens of thousands of children in the city who suffered from learning disorders or behavioral problems were moved onto the federal rolls. 10. The American Academy of Pediatrics estimates that at least six million children have some form of disability, ranging from learning disorders to severe mental and physical handicaps. |
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