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October 21, 2016

Sensory Processing Disorder Oct 21 Putting together the pieces: New Orleans doctors and therapists make autism navigable #spd The earlier a case of autism is identified, the better the chances are of a successful treatment. If you are concerned that your child may have autism spectrum disorder or…

October 20, 2016

Dyscalculia Oct 20 My Kid’s Not Perfect…And Neither Is Yours #dyscalculia Failing is a part of growing up. Admitting your child has weakness will go a long way in raising well rounded ones. It begins with admitting that as parents we’re… Dyscalculia Oct 20 ‘At-risk’ students falling behind in math #dyscalculia Eight-year-old De’Sean Steele, who feels that he benefitted from volunteer tutoring services, says that he thinks everyone should be able to get help in school if they need it. Should… Sensory Processing Disorder Oct 20 Baseball Legend Paul Konerko Raises Awareness for Sensory Processing Disorder #spd Paul Konerko, former Chicago White Sox baseball player, has a son named Nicolas with Sensory Processing Disorder (or SPD). Paul and his wife Jennifer designed a shirt to help raise…

October 19, 2016

Dyscalculia Oct 19 Low math confidence discourages female students from pursuing STEM disciplines #dyscalculia Researchers believe that female students are less likely to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math because of low math confidence. Is this an issue of nature or nurture? Uncategorized Oct 19 Author with dyslexia writes and illustrates children’s book series #dyslexia This inspirational dyslexic author struggles to read a restaurant menu but writes and illustrates children’s books for a living. Why is she so determined to inspire children to be creative… Uncategorized Oct 19 Dyslexia screening legislation signed into law #dyslexia If dyslexia goes on without being diagnosed it can keep them from getting a good education. Children need early screening for dyslexia and reading problems. Dyslexia screening legislation was signed… Dyscalculia Oct 19 Show those boys how math is done #dyscalculia Math, science, technology and engineering have long been viewed as masculine fields and subjects. Is this an issue of nurture or nature? Well, it would appear as though girls can…

October 18, 2016

Dyscalculia Oct 18 Teaching Coding Can Also Help Improve Our Students’ Math Scores #dyscalculia Technology is the future whether we like it or not. Progressive teachers believe that students who learn software programming perform better in math. Applied mathematics gets kids passionate about school! Uncategorized Oct 18 New law requires schools to test for dyslexia #dyslexia Lawmakers are now stepping up and making schools provide supportive resources for kids with learning disabilities. A new law in Missouri requires all public schools to test students with dyslexia!