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November 28, 2017
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Microsoft Word now reads text aloud to help people with dyslexia #dyslexia
Do you have a smartphone that you download applications to? There are applications for everything from writing to counting calories. Now, there is a new feature that Microsoft has been…
Dyscalculia
Girl Scouts launch new STEM badges to push girls towards math and science #dyscalculia
Were you a girl scout or do you have a child that is? What do you know about the organization? Chances are that even if you are not a parent…
ADHD
LD and ADHD? Recognize the Symptoms #adhd
Do you know a child that has ADHD? Does it seem that no matter what, their symptoms just are not getting any better and that is even under having medication?…
November 27, 2017
Dyscalculia
Math, science competition sparks creativity, ingenuity in its contestants #dyscalculia
Do you have children that just do not seem to have anything that interests them when it comes to science or even math? Chances are if you are like most…
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Dyslexia and ADHD are over-diagnosed crypto-pathologies – Tes #dyslexia
Have you heard what Tom Bennett recently had to say about children who are labeled as dyslexic? Chances are if you follow studies about dyslexia then you have but to…
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How Is Dyslexia Diagnosed? Early Intervention Is Key #dyslexia
What do you know about dyslexia and how it is diagnosed? Chances are that if you are like most people then you know that testing is a large part of…
Dyscalculia
Co-teaching aims to make middle school math ‘doable’ for all #dyscalculia
One school district has decided to make a priority out of Middle School Math. They are suggesting that a co-teaching program gets implemented for these students. These students will have…
November 23, 2017
Dyscalculia
Math isn’t just for boys #dyscalculia
Have you ever given thought to subjects that are dominated by one gender over the other? Chances are even if you have not given that specific idea any thought, you…
Dyscalculia
Middle school students learn the importance of science, math at UWL #dyscalculia
An annual math and science expo have attracted top talent from the schools. Middle school-aged children have shown up to tour the booths that are set in place. No matter…
ADHD
Fidget spinners may be entertaining but they don’t help ADHD #adhd
Have you heard about the fidget spinners? Did you know that they were developed in an attempt to help those with ADHD learn to focus better? Chances are that you…