Know Your Terminology!
We are working to develop a comprehensive list of post-secondary and learning disability terminology for reference and education. Feel free to comment below with your suggestions.
Useful Terms
ADHD
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD, or often abbreviated ADHD) is usually considered to be a neurobehavioral[1] developmental disorder.[2] It affects about 3 – 5% of children with symptoms starting before seven years of age.[3] It is characterized by a persistent pattern of impulsiveness and inattention, with or without a component of hyperactivity. Read more…
Asperger’s Syndrome
Asperger syndrome (also called Asperger’s syndrome, Asperger’s disorder, Asperger’s or AS) is an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and people with AS therefore show difficulties in social interaction and restricted, stereotyped patterns of behavior and interests. AS differs from other ASDs by its relative preservation of linguistic and cognitive development. Although not mentioned in standard diagnostic criteria, physical clumsiness and atypical use of language are frequently reported. Read more…
Autism
Autism is a brain development disorder characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behavior. These signs all begin before a child is three years old. The autism spectrum disorders (ASD) also include related conditions with milder signs and symptoms.
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a learning disability that manifests primarily as a difficulty with written language, particularly with reading and spelling. It is separate and distinct from reading difficulties resulting from other causes, such as a non-neurological deficiency with vision or hearing, or from poor or inadequate reading instruction. Read more…
Individualized Education Program (IEP)
In the United States an Individualized Education Plan, commonly referred to as an IEP, is mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). In Canada and the United Kingdom, an equivalent document is called an Individual Education Plan. Read more…
Nonverbal Learning Disabilities
Nonverbal Learning Disorder (NLD) is a developmental or learning disorder with manifestations in somatosensory and motor functions, visuospatial and visuoconstructive functions, arithmetic, social cognition and inferential reasoning. Read more…
Post-Secondary
Post-secondary or tertiary education, also referred to as third-stage, third level or higher education, is the non-compulsory educational level, following the completion of a school providing a secondary education, such as a high school, secondary school or gymnasium. Read more…
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