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INFOGRAPHICS

The emerging usage of infographic is a living proof that many of us are visual learners. For better or for worse many products that are trying to feed us information (think Facebook, Instagram,YouTube) are moving away from text and more towards videos and images. The use of infographic has become a popular way to inform people on a specific subject or field by using a series of charts, images and graphs to present information. Infographics have become pretty popular in the special needs community as well. They can be used to describe a condition, how prevalent it is and much more. Here are 6 special needs infographics that can by very helpful for those looking to learn more about various special needs.
 
1. Dyslexia
2. Giftedness
3. Hearing Impairment
4. Visual Impairment
5. Autism
6. ADHD

Dyslexia is a learning disorder characterized by difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words. Also called specific reading disability, dyslexia is a common learning disability in children.

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“Gifted individuals are those who demonstrate outstanding levels of aptitude (defined as an exceptional ability to reason and learn) or competence (documented performance or achievement in top 10% or rarer) in one or more domains. Domains include any structured area of activity with its own symbol system (e.g., mathematics, music, language) and/or set of sensorimotor skills (e.g., painting, dance, sports).”​

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Hearing impairment occurs when there's a problem with or damage to one or more parts of the ear. The degree of hearing impairment can vary widely from person to person. Some people have partial hearing loss, meaning that the ear can pick up some sounds; others have complete hearing loss, meaning that the ear cannot hear at all (people with complete hearing loss are considered deaf).​

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Visual impairment is a term experts use to describe any kind of vision loss, whether it's someone who cannot see at all or someone who has partial vision loss.

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Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors.​

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Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) affects children and teens and can continue into adulthood. ADHD is the most commonly diagnosed mental disorder of children. Children with ADHDmay be hyperactive and unable control their impulses. Or they may have trouble paying attention. These behaviors interfere with school and home life.

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Infographics Team:

Letty M. Matondo- Giftedness

Aziel O. Corporal- Autism

John Paul G. Mendoza- Mental Retardation

Noree D. Ilano - Dyslexia

Roselle D. Efericto- ADHD

Florence V. Marquez- Visual Impairment

Jan Willem C. Calixihan- Hearing Impairment

Toni Rose R. See- Speech Disorders

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