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The only disability in life is a bad attitude
No, there's actually lots of disabilities.
ADD/ADHD
ADD/ADHD (Attention Deficit Disorder and Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder) are developmental disorders with the following effects:
Delayed development in quite a few areas
Difficulty concentrating
Forgetfulness
Difficulty completing tasks
Difficulty following instructions
Missing details and being disorganised
Talking excessively
Hyperactivity
Often interrupting/struggling to wait for turn before acting.
Asperger Syndrome
A pervasive developmental disorder on the Autistic Spectrum
Asperger's Syndrome can affect people in the following ways:
A narrow interest or obsession with a particular subject or interest
Repetitive behaviours or rituals
Unusual language or speech ( for instance using more outdated 'proper' English..etc)
Very logical or technical thinking
Socially and emotionally inappropriate behaviour and interpersonal interaction
Problems with non-verbal communication (eg facial expressions and body language)
Sometimes clumsy/uncoordinated
A tendency to think very literally, and interpret things literally (problems understanding subtlety)
Can be very pedantic
Can experience sensory overload (Sensory Integration Dysfunction)
Depression
We all feel down or a “bit blue” every now and then. However, this is not depression. Depression is a condition characterised by chronic low mood and a range of other symptoms, mental, physical and social. These include: -
Mental Symptoms
Continuous low mood, or sadness,
Feelings of hopelessness and helplessness
Low self-esteem
Tearfulness
Feelings of guilt
Feeling irritable and intolerant towards others
Lack of motivation, and little interest in things in general
Lack of enjoyment
Suicidal thoughts, or thoughts of harming someone else
Feeling anxious or worried
A reduced sex drive (loss of libido)
Physical Symptoms
Slowed movement and speech
Change in appetite and weight
Digestive complaints, such as indigestion, constipation or diarrhoea
Unexplained aches and pains
Lack of energy and a lack of interest in sex (lower libido)
And, for women, changes to the menstrual cycle
Social Symptoms
Not performing well at work or at school/college/university
Taking part in fewer social activities, and avoiding contact with friends
Reduced hobbies and interests
Difficulties in home and with family life.
This list is not exhaustive. The presentation of depression can vary from person to person. However, remember that even if a number of these symptoms present themselves, depression may not be the correct diagnosis- see a GP. Never rely on the internet for a correct diagnosis of anything.
Dyscalculia
Dyscalculia is a Learning Disability described as:
“An inability to conceptualize numbers as abstract concepts of comparative quantities.."
People with Dyscalculia experience the following:
Confuse maths symbols like + or –
Can’t tell which of two numbers are larger
May use fingers to count
Struggle with things like reading clocks or counting change
Struggle with budgeting or estimating costs
Experience difficulties with timetables or mental arithmetic
Experience difficulties with judging time
Have problems discerning left from right
Poor sense of direction, and difficulty with mental navigation
Experience difficulties measuring distance
Experience difficulties grasping mathematical concepts, formulae, etc
Experience difficulties keeping score during games (especially games with more flexible rules for scoring)
Have a phobia of Maths
Experience difficulties with activities requiring sequential processing.
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a learning disability
People with Dyslexia may experience any of these symptoms:
Problems with reading, spelling and writing (these would be severely below average)
May learn better through hands on demonstration and visuals
Struggle concentrating
May feel stupid or have a low self esteem
Same intelligence range as that of those without dyslexia
May struggle with left and right, or determining before or after
Might have or have had difficulty speaking properly due to a struggle to learn and hear words properly. So..may battle with things like understanding directions, finding words to express themselves..etc
Poor, slow handwriting
May have poor coordination and clumsiness
Often find remembering simple things challenging.
Ect.