Adaptive Learning
Country Citizens Adaptive Learning page's mission is to support parents in the education and supporting their child’s academic journey. Whether you choose to homeschool or advocate for your child's needs within the public education system, there can be behaviors, learning challenges, or development stages that raise questions or concerns. This page is designed to provide resources, information, and encouragement to support families.
At this time, the Adaptive Learning page is at a pause. However, if you would like to learn more on ways to support students with Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), different learning styles, and Language Disorders, please take a look at our previous articles for helpful resources and information.
If there is a specific topic you would like us to explore more deeply, please send us a message by clicking on the comment button at the bottom of the page.
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. This condition can affect brain development and function in attention, activity level, and self-control. ADHD includes three groups of behavioral symptoms. Students can struggle with:
-Inattention: struggle to carefully think about, listen to, and watch someone or something
-Hyperactivity: excessive movement or restlessness
-Impulsivity: acting spontaneously or under stress or emotions
Learning Styles
A learning style describes how your child processes and retains new information. “Learning styles are related to our senses and how we engage with material to understand and retain information,” says Theresa Bertuzzi, a certified primary school teacher with qualifications in early childhood education and the chief program development officer and co-founder of Tiny Hoppers.
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a developmental disorder that can affect children’s behavior, communication skills, social interaction, and learning. According to Autism Speaks, “Autism looks different for everyone, and each person with autism has a distinct set of strengths and challenges. Some autistic people can speak, while others are nonverbal or minimally verbal and communicate in other ways. Some have intellectual disabilities, while some do not. Some require significant support in their daily lives, while others need less support and, in some cases, live entirely independently.”
Speech Language Development
Often when we hear this and think of developing grammar or just speaking. But language is the process of communicating. This includes receptive language which is understanding what is communicated and expressive language the ability to share information, feelings, thoughts, and ideas. We often believe language is just spoken but also includes non-verbal cues and written.