Answer to Question 1
Reading involves two important processes: word recognition and comprehension. In order to read, children need letter recognition and phonological awareness which is the ability to distinguish sounds in spoken words. Comprehension is improved as children's development allows for an increase in understanding words, recognizing words, working memory capacity, more general knowledge of the world, and reading experience. Beginning writers use a knowledge-telling strategy which involves writing down information as it is retrieved from memory. During the elementary school years, children begin to use a knowledge-transforming strategy where they decide what information to include and how best to organize it for the point
Answer to Question 2
The main symptoms of ADHD are hyperactivity, inattention, and impulsivity. Scientists believe that genes put some children at risk for ADHD by affecting the alerting and executive networks of attention and the brain structures that support those networks. Prenatal exposure to alcohol and other drugs can place children at risk for ADHD. Treatments include drug therapy and psychosocial treatments. ADHD requires ongoing monitoring and treatment.
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