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Understanding Learning Differences


At Fourth Street School, we understand that there are differences in how all children learn. We specialize in understanding certain key learning differences.


Below is a listing of our areas of specialized learning:

Understanding Autism

Autism is a developmental disorder that affects the brain's ability to process information. Characteristics include repetitive behavior, impaired communication, problematic social interaction, and some restricted behavior. Symptoms usually develop by the time a child is three years old. This general term "autism" is used to describe a group of complex disorders within a range called Autism Spectrum Disorders.

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Understanding ADHD & ADD

ADHD is an acronym for the term Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (also commonly referred to as ADD). ADHD is a neurobiological disorder that stems from a deficiency in dopamine. Dopamine is an important chemical in the brain responsible for things like concentration and impulse control.

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Other Learning Differences

In addition to autism and ADHD, Fourth Street School specializes in helping students with many other types of learning differences, including...

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How do I identify my child's learning differences?

Autism

symptoms usually develop by the time a child is three years old...

ADHD / ADD

ADHD is a disorder that stems from a deficiency in dopamine...

Dyslexia

is caused by the brain's inability to interpret what it sees or hears...

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