I’ve read or listened to Gabor Mate, MD, but not his work on ADHD, ‘Scattered.’ I know he counts it (early life neglect and/or abuse) as a contributing factor.
I teach highschool English at a school for kids with learning disabilities.
A few questions:
1. I notice you use the term ADD. I’ve heard some say this term is outdated. Can you explain your thinking behind the use of the term?
2. Do you think ADHD and Dyslexia ever create a clash in the classroom? Does one ever adversely affect the group culture in such a way as to disenfranchise the other? (Cards on the table- I do).
ADHD and dyslexia can clash in the classroom if impulsive adhd kids who cannot control their impulses tease and laugh at the dyslexic kids. ADHD kids can disenfranchise the dyslexic kids. Teachers must be strong and discourage this. But remember there are the add kids who are usually passive because they are lost in their own world. I hope this helps and please ask and/or share information
Is there any association of these with early life neglect or abuse? Is the ACE questionnaire part of the diagnostic process?
No, not for either one
Are you familiar with his work?
I’ve read or listened to Gabor Mate, MD, but not his work on ADHD, ‘Scattered.’ I know he counts it (early life neglect and/or abuse) as a contributing factor.
Can a person have both ADHD and dyslexia?
It’s rare
Allan, I am so impressed that you have 2 M.A.s and 2 PhDs.
Hi!
I teach highschool English at a school for kids with learning disabilities.
A few questions:
1. I notice you use the term ADD. I’ve heard some say this term is outdated. Can you explain your thinking behind the use of the term?
2. Do you think ADHD and Dyslexia ever create a clash in the classroom? Does one ever adversely affect the group culture in such a way as to disenfranchise the other? (Cards on the table- I do).
ADHD is the overall term or umbrella term. Under that is add, adhd, and a variety of others.
One more point to make about outdated terminology: now the term neurodiversity is used to cover some of these learning and developmental categories.
One more thought: there are medications and cognitive behavioral techniques to help the adhd kids
George you have a difficult job and I applaud and encourage you
ADHD and dyslexia can clash in the classroom if impulsive adhd kids who cannot control their impulses tease and laugh at the dyslexic kids. ADHD kids can disenfranchise the dyslexic kids. Teachers must be strong and discourage this. But remember there are the add kids who are usually passive because they are lost in their own world. I hope this helps and please ask and/or share information