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COUNTERPOINT: Should cursive writing be taught in public schools? #dysgraphia
Until relatively recently, the teaching of cursive writing was a mainstay of elementary education. For one commentator cursive is an increasingly anachronistic skill that is a waste of time that would be better spent on more relevant skills such as foreign language acquisition. Leavenworth High School Senior Rebecca Hollister, suggests that, other than for very […]
Ontario children and youth with ADHD often prescribed antipsychotics, study finds #adhd
Ontario students with ADHD have a much different experience than their American peers. One study is tracking these students and wants to understand their daily lives better. They are often prescribed certain medication that is rarely used to treat ADHD that has many researchers skeptical and willing to follow the ADHD study in full.
ADHD coach goes over the ‘basics’ #adhd
One ADHD coach and consultant are giving a speech based on his life experiences. That makes him uniquely prepared to discuss important details related to ADHD on the whole. The speaker is well known for having ADHD and understanding the problem very well that puts him in a better position to understand ADHD as it […]
Florida Southern College expanding school for dyslexic students #dyslexia
One private school in Florida has opted to expand their Dyslexic student offering. That could be the model that many educators use for their favorite Dyslexia awareness catalog. Get to know more about the teaching style that parents tend to use for themselves that could give Dyslexic students the best chance that they need to […]
Wheeler High teachers make science, math accessible #dyscalculia
Wheeler High School teachers have found ways to make calculus and anatomy and physiology fun while learning. The superintendent said that the Wheeler’s AP calculus students consistently perform well on the Advanced Placement exam because of the teachers energetic and authentic instruction. Students in both the teacher’s classrooms have praised their use of innovative teaching […]
ADHD: Recognizing the Symptoms #adhd
Try to recognize the symptoms of ADHD as they start to occur for students. ADHD students will find it difficult to advance in grade level and continue with their peers. People are working to alleviate the symptoms associated with both mild or moderate ADHD as needed. ADHD is a popular diagnosis and will factor into […]
Connecticut standardized test scores show improvement in math, dip in reading skills #dyscalculia
Connecticut test scores are valuable for students who are working towards a diploma but there are details that have many people concerned with the future of Connecticut schools. Students working towards a diploma will want to keep their standardized test scores on the rise. New data suggests that the trend could become a problem for […]
Making Spirographs with LEGO and Math #dyscalculia
Yoshihito Isogawa makes fascinating “drawbots.” His robots are built out of LEGO parts and create intricate spiral art. The base of Yashihito’s machine is an inverted Lego base. Underneath the base are magnets mounted on gears from Lego education kits. The artist/tinkerer lays a sheet of paper over the base and allows pen holders – […]
Being an Adult with Dyspraxia #dyscalculia
What do you know about Dyslexia? If you are like most people, then you know that it affects children but did you know that it also affects adults? Now Dyslexia is more commonly known about than Dyspraxia is. What is Dyspraxia? Essentially, this is a coordination problem and symptoms often include being labeled as “clumsy”.