
Hispanic Heritage Month officially came to an end on October 15th and we will turn our focus to Disability Awareness Month from October 19th - November 15th. Since we will recognize Autism and Down Syndrome in the Spring, our focus for the next month will center on:
- Learning Disabilities
- ADHD/ADD
- Emotional Disturbance
- Speech and Language
October was originally designated in the United States as Learning Disabilities Month in 1985 through a proclamation by President Ronald Reagan. October is also ADHD Awareness Month.
Five Interesting Facts About the Less Obvious Disabilities
Did you know?
- 1 in 5 students across the country have learning and attention issues. This includes the 2.5 million who have specific learning disabilities like dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia. It also includes the 6 million who have been diagnosed with ADHD.
- People with ADHD do not have trouble paying attention- they struggle to pay attention to the RIGHT thing.
- A few characteristics of a language disorder are an inability to express ideas, improper use of words and inability to follow directions.
- Two of the most common speech disorders that occur in children are:
- Articulation disorder which causes children to mispronounce certain sounds such as S or R
- Stuttering
5. Teachers are most at risk for developing a voice disorder - stay hydrated!