Whom We cater for

WHOM WE CARTER FOR

Attention Deficit Disorder

Attention Deficit Disorder is a chronic condition including attention difficulty, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. ADHD often begins in childhood and can persist into adulthood.

Signs and Symptoms

1. Inattention 2. Impulsivity 3. Hyperactivity

Central Auditory Processing Disorder (CAPD)

CAPD is a disorder affecting the ability to understand speech.

Signs and Symptoms

1. Difficulty understanding speech in noisy environments
2. Difficulty following instructions
3. Distinguishing between similar sounds.

ACORN SPECIAL TUTORIALS IS AN INCLUSIVE CBC SCHOOL

Our vision is to nurture all children with and without special needs in a safe, inclusive, interactive, happy, and supportive environment.

Down Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused when abnormal cell division results in extra genetic material from
chromosome 21.

Signs and Symptoms

1. Delayed development
2. Learning disability
3.Short stature
4. Speech delay in a child
5. Lazy eye or spots

Autism Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

ASD is a neurological and developmental disorder that affects how people interact with others, communicate, learn, and behave. Although autism can be diagnosed at any age, it is described as a “developmental disorder” because symptoms generally appear in the first two years of life

Signs and Symptoms

1. Delayed language skills.
2. Delayed movement skills.
3. Delayed cognitive or learning skills.
4. Hyperactive, impulsive, and/or inattentive behavior.
5. Epilepsy or seizure disorder.
6. Unusual eating and sleeping habits.
7. Gastrointestinal issues (for example, constipation)
8. Unusual mood or emotional reactions

WHAT WE DO

YEARS OF SERVICE

1000

CHILDREN HELPED

Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy is congenital disorder of movement, muscle tone or posture.It is due to abnormal brain development, often before birth

Signs and Symptoms

1. Speech disorder or stuttering
2. Difficulty in walking
3. Difficulty with bodily movements
4, Muscle rigidity
5. Permanent shortening of muscle
6. Problems with coordination, stiff muscles, overactive reflexes, involuntary movements, muscle weakness, muscle spasms, or paralysis of one side of the body
7. Failure to thrive, learning disability, slow growth, or speech delay in a child

Hydrocephalus

Hydrocephalus is a build-up of fluid in the cavities deep within the brain. The extra fluid puts pressure on the brain and can cause brain damage. It's most common in infants and older adults.

Signs and Symptoms

1. Abnormal walking
2. Problems with coordination, or stiff muscles
3. Gastrointestinal: nausea or vomiting

Post Meningitis

These are the after effects most likely to be caused by meningitis
Signs and Symptoms
1. Memory loss/lack of concentration/difficulty retaining information.
2. Clumsiness/co-ordination problems.
3. Headaches
4. Deafness/hearing problems/tinnitus/dizziness/loss of balance.
5. Epilepsy/seizures.
6. Weakness/paralysis/spasms.
7. Speech problems.
8. Loss of sight/vision problems