1. Autism
1.1. Observable Behavior
1.1.1. poor social skills
1.1.1.1. inability to read social cues
1.1.1.2. lack of eye contact
1.1.1.3. unaware of others' feelings
1.1.2. repetitive movements
1.1.2.1. tics
1.1.2.2. special routine
1.1.3. usually sensitive or oblivious to sensory stimulation
1.1.4. tantrums
1.2. Learning Outcome
1.2.1. slow to gain knowledge/skills
1.2.2. high intelligence in some areas
1.2.3. more difficulty with language/social skills over time
1.3. Tools
1.3.1. Qualitative
1.3.1.1. observation of behavior
1.3.1.1.1. coding
1.3.1.1.2. recursive abstraction
1.3.2. Quantitative
1.3.2.1. comparing data with statistics
1.3.2.2. research academic journals
2. Cognitive Processing
2.1. Observable Behavior
2.1.1. inability to complete tasks independently
2.2. Learning Outcome
2.2.1. difficulty with language
2.2.2. difficulty with comprehension
2.2.3. memory deficit
2.3. Tools
2.3.1. Qualitative
2.3.1.1. observing behavior and possible compensation
2.3.1.1.1. coding
2.3.1.1.2. look for patterns
2.3.1.2. functional diagnosis
2.3.2. Quantitative
2.3.2.1. comparing data with statistics
2.3.2.2. research academic journals
3. Giftedness
3.1. Observable Behavior
3.1.1. enjoys puzzles and problem solving
3.1.2. daydreaming
3.1.3. attention problems
3.2. Learning Outcome
3.2.1. learns rapidly
3.2.2. wide vocabulary for age
3.2.3. can advance further academically than peers
3.3. Tools
3.3.1. Qualitative
3.3.1.1. observation of behavior/work process
3.3.1.1.1. coding
3.3.1.1.2. recursive abstraction
3.3.2. Quantitative
3.3.2.1. comparing data with statistics
3.3.2.2. research academic journals
4. ADD
4.1. Observable Behavior
4.1.1. difficulty focusing
4.1.2. inability to sit still
4.1.3. impulsive action
4.1.4. difficulty following instructions
4.1.5. excessive talking
4.2. Learning Outcome
4.2.1. incomplete or forgotten assignments
4.2.2. makes careless mistakes
4.2.3. lack of attention to detail on assignments
4.3. Tools
4.3.1. Qualitative
4.3.1.1. observation of behavior
4.3.1.1.1. coding
4.3.1.1.2. recursive abstraction
4.3.2. Quantitative
4.3.2.1. comparing data with statistics
4.3.2.2. research academic journals
5. Emotional/Behavioral Issues
5.1. Observable Behavior
5.1.1. tantrums
5.1.2. emotional outbursts
5.1.3. feelings of despair/hopelessness
5.1.4. lack of interest in things child once enjoyed
5.1.5. depression/anxiety
5.2. Learning Outcome
5.2.1. inability to focus
5.2.2. general lack of interest in academics
5.2.3. test scores lower than level of intelligence
5.2.4. may become overwhelmed by work and "shut down"
5.3. Tools
5.3.1. Qualitative
5.3.1.1. observation of behavior
5.3.1.1.1. coding
5.3.1.1.2. recursive abstraction
5.3.1.2. early intervention
5.3.2. Quantitative
5.3.2.1. comparing data with statistics
5.3.2.2. research academic journals