Learning Differences

Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common type of learning difference affecting many executive functioning aspects. For example, it is hard to learn when struggling to focus on what the teacher is saying or when it’s hard to sit down and pay attention to a book.

Some students also present with learning differences, referred to as “specific learning disabilities,” which can affect academics in many ways. An easy way to describe LDs is that the brain is wired differently and receives and processes information in a way that may sometimes be unsuitable for mainstream classroom learning.

LD and ADHD affect academic success and school-based behaviors. They can impact family relationships, home and work life, and self-esteem. Dr. Roginsky can identify learning differences by providing a neurodiversity-affirming framework to consider areas of strength, areas of need, and specific recommendations to minimize barriers to success at school, at home, and in the community.

Comprehensive assessments for autism and learning differences can pinpoint specific challenges with reading comprehension, auditory attention, and written output. These can affect classroom success and are impacted by challenges in social communication, executive functioning, or sensory processing.