Dyslexia affects one in every 10 to 20 people in the UK alone and is associated with reading and spelling difficulties. Dyslexia does not affect a person’s overall general intelligence. A recent study done by Hebrew University researchers carried out a host of experiments with dyslexics and non-dyslexics to increase understanding the of the condition.
25 states require that high school students take three years of math to graduate. Eighteen states require 4 years of math, and rest ask for only two years. Oklahoma falls in the first category, which is a positive since University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University both demand only three years for admission. Yet, OU […]
ADHD affects executive function, the way we organize and run our lives. It is also used to rank priorities, spot problems, and find solutions, to adjust plans, and manage time as we try to accomplish our goals. Because a child lacks the wherewithal to handle these responsibilities, their caretaker must often set routines for them.
Dyslexia is the most common special learning disorder teachers face today which affects about 20% of the population. Dyslexia is characterized by having difficulty in the use and processing of linguistic and alphabetic letters which affects their reading ability. Contrary to popular belief, children do not outgrow dyslexia, but rather learn to compensate as they […]
Have you heard about the different fidget toys? Chances are you have heard about the fidget spinners because of how popular they are among children. Did you know that these fidget toys are more inclusive than just fidgeting spinners and that they were created to help children who have ADHD?
What is the best way for you to learn? There are many different styles of learning and no two people learn the same way. With someone who faces challenges in reading print but still is trying to learn, it can be increasingly frustrating to understand the material but that is where audio textbooks come into […]
Sleep is being proven to be much more beneficial than ever before. A new study shows that sleep can be very beneficial to helping a person remember facts, and stay focused. The study shows that a good nights sleep can help people retain information; students that do not receive enough sleep can be very emotional […]
What comes to mind when you hear the words “secret weapon”? Chances are if you hear those words a few things might come to mind like superheroes or maybe even war. Yet, do you ever think about a secret weapon when it comes to managing life? Now, those with ADHD have a secret weapon all […]
The Mississippi state legislature recently passed a bill allowing children diagnosed with dyslexia to receive funding for treatment of their condition even if those children do not attend a public Mississippi school. In other words, public money is being awarded to private schools to educate children in private schools. Some oppose this measure as it […]
The Simply-fun corporation who is a publisher of award-winning educational board games focuses on Math and STEM with the release of Math Medalist. This game release occurs in conjunction with March “Mathness”, a month-long celebration designated by Simply-fun to promote the joy of learning essential math skills through play. Simply-fun believes in the undeniable power […]
