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April 28, 2017
Dyscalculia
Math learned best when children move #dyscalculia
Blood flow in the brain is a good thing when it comes to learning. Teachers and researchers are finding that students learn better when they move during their daily lessons.…
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Holly Willoughby reveals how she conquers off-screen dyslexia battle on This Morning #dyslexia
Gotta love it! We need more positive role models for kids with learning differences. Dyslexia can be a great gift. It’s inspiring to see someone who has learned to use…
Dyscalculia
Preschool science and math program allows children, parents to learn together #dyscalculia
Parents do not always remember the concepts they learned in high school, and sometimes even the most rudimentary skills seem to escape us. Programs that allow children and parents to…
ADHD
How ADHD Impacts Women & Why Support Communities Matter #adhd
Women present with ADHD in different ways than men and children. A large percentage of women are undiagnosed due to different societal expectations that pertain to women. The Kaleidoscope Society…
April 27, 2017
Dyscalculia
Latino Kids Lag in Math Skills, But Here Are Ways to Narrow the Gap #dyscalculia
Gaps riddle education and curriculum. Children who do not speak English as a first language are often overlooked and ignored. However, there are ways to include them and better their…
ADHD
Study shows poor children face higher rates of asthma and ADHD #adhd
Children from at-risk socioeconomic demographic learn differently than some because of their higher rate of learning struggles. How can we help low-income families keep up with their peers and succeed…
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Documentary puts spotlight on dyslexia – North Shore News #dyslexia
What if you grew up not knowing you were dyslexic? Cathy Mcmillan knew there was a reason that she struggled with reading and writing, but didn’t know she was dyslexic…
ADHD
New study reveals ADHD linked to delayed brain development #adhd
Researchers have concluded, after scanning more than 3,000 brains, that ADHD is an actual brain development issue and has nothing to do with parenting or behavior. Also, it may be…
April 26, 2017
ADHD
People with ADHD may have smaller brain volume #adhd
Did you know people with ADHD have smaller brain volume? Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can be continued into adulthood. Children with ADHD sometimes can’t control their impulses.
Dyscalculia
Microsoft Trial Helps Dyslexic Kids With OneNote App – Silicon UK #dyscalculia
Microsoft’s OneNote app is a new electronic application that was directly coded and created for learners with dyslexia. Gradually more and more technology based companies are paying attention to learning…
