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February 27, 2018
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From elementary school to college with dyslexia #dyslexia
Follow one person’s story about their experience with Dyslexia during their lifetime. He was given extra time to complete tests and quizzes that need to be administered. Now he has…
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How technology can help kids with dyslexia experience the joy of reading and writing #dyslexia
Students have recently found a new way to read lines of text in books. The C-pen is a new device that actually scans lines of text. It is handheld and…
February 20, 2018
ADHD
Young children are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD #adhd
New statistics have shed light on ADHD diagnoses extended to students. These students need the right kind of teaching methods to learn appropriately. Schools are taking a renewed look at…
ADHD
Women with undiagnosed ADHD at risk of suicide, says US psychologist #adhd
Women without a proper diagnosis may face a number of challenges. ADHD women may actually suffer from greater rates of suicide on the whole. People with depression and other risk…
February 19, 2018
Dyscalculia
Math programs don’t add up as Manchester teachers cobble together lessons, use old workbooks #dyscalculia
Manchester schools have faced a lot of challenges over the years in the classroom. Teachers simply do not have enough textbooks and other educational materials in the classroom. They have…
Dyscalculia
Can you really train your brain? #dyscalculia
Students with ADHD may encounter a few challenges in the classroom. They can get the support that they need by using brain training. Those kinds of brain training techniques are…
February 16, 2018
Dyscalculia
La. starts push for more science, math and engineering students, especially among women #dyscalculia
Louisiana is working to move students into science and math fields where possible. That big push is getting underway in schools across the state too. Teachers and parents are proud…
Dyscalculia
How to make math a key part of your ELL curriculum #dyscalculia
Most teachers think of reading instruction for the English Language Learner (ELL). But the instruction could also offer some education on mathematics too. These students are eager to learn math…
