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Links between ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia and the autistic spectrum.
Hi everyone,
First off, great site, already getting lots of information and points of views from people. I've recently started a new job as a learning support assistant in a secondary/high school in the UK. Many of the boys I look after have AT LEAST two or three of the abover conditions as well as other minor to moderate learning difficulties and other physical impairments.
Just wondering if anyone had information or websites relating to the link between these conditions. I know alot of these conditions can be linked back to an underdeveloped cerebellum but Im just trying to get as much information and knowledge together to improve my understanding and hopefully help my students.
Thanks in advance for any response :)
Ollie
15/09/2010 14:03:53
Ollie Mann
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