| Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) |
A syndrome, usually diagnosed in childhood, characterized by a persistent pattern of impulsiveness, a short attention span, and often hyperactivity, and interfering especially with academic, occupational, and social performance. |
| ADHD Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder |
Attention deficit disorder in which hyperactivity is present. |
| Dyslexia |
A learning disorder marked by impairment of the ability to recognize and comprehend written words. |
| Dyscalculia |
Impairment of the ability to solve mathematical problems, usually resulting from brain dysfunction. |
| Dysgraphia |
Impaired ability to learn to write. |
| Dyspraxia |
Impairment of the ability to perform coordinated movements. |
| Orton-Gillingham Method |
The Orton-Gillingham approach is language-based, multisensory, structured, sequential, cumulative, cognitive, and flexible. Its breadth, perspective, and flexibility prompt use of the term approach instead of method. |
| Multisensory |
Relating to or involving several bodily senses: multisensory methods of reading instruction. |
| Remediation |
The act or process of correcting a fault or deficiency: remediation of a learning difficulty. |
| Learning Difficulty |
A disorder that makes the development of math or language skills mildly, moderately, or severely difficult. A diverse group of disorders causing significant difficulties in the development of math and/or language skills. Often occurring in individuals of average or above average intelligence, learning difficulties may mildly, moderately, or severely impair the learning process. They do not include learning problems resulting from physical disabilities, poor instruction, economic disadvantage, or mental retardation. |
| Literacy |
The condition or quality of being literate, especially the ability to read and write. |
| Advocacy |
The act of pleading or arguing in favor of something, such as a cause, idea, or policy; active support. |
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