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August 17, 2016

Uncategorized Aug 17 Dyslexia screenings mandated #dyslexia If you live in Missouri your school aged child will be screened for dyslexia starting in the 2018-19 school year. This will create better awareness about dyslexia and ensure your… Dyscalculia Aug 17 Simple computer game shown to boost kids’ math scores #dyscalculia A simple computer game can improve children’s scores on a math test by 10-20%. By counting the number of dots on a screen, the test uses human beings’ natural ability…

August 16, 2016

Sensory Processing Disorder Aug 16 CVU student wants to build sensory room to deal with anxiety #spd Have you ever thought about how a sensory room could be helpful to high school students with anxiety? Do you have thoughts of other ways to help students cope with…

August 10, 2016

Dyscalculia Aug 10 Several HS Math Textbooks Not Aligned With Common Core, Ratings Group Finds #dyscalculia How much have you heard about the new Common Core requirements? Did you know that a new report has found that many high school textbooks are not actually aligned with… Dyscalculia Aug 10 This 5-minute game makes kids better at math #dyscalculia Do you have any favorite games to play with kindergartners to help them improve their math skills? A grad student at Johns Hopkins has invented a new five-minute game to…

August 9, 2016

Uncategorized Aug 9 Turkish university student develops easy reader for dyslexia patients #dyslexia What a great idea Caner Yakupoğlu! This will really help a lot of people with reading disorders. Congratulations on being recognized in your recent project and competition at Ege University! Dyscalculia Aug 9 Summer math camp gets students over the hump through physical activity #dyscalculia Have you ever thought about sending your child to a summer math camp to improve their skills? Read here about a math summer camp for students at East Garner Middle…

August 1, 2016

Uncategorized Aug 1 Shark Tank’s Kevin O’Leary: Having Dyslexia Is a ‘Superpower’ in Business #dyslexia Do you know dyslexia doesn’t have to be an affliction? In his article Kevin O’Leary, multi-millionaire explains how he overcame his learning difference and succeeded in his professional pursuit. You…

July 28, 2016

Dyscalculia Jul 28 Area Teachers Create Youtube Videos, Making Math Fun #dyscalculia If we don’t incorporate the technology and make it engaging the students will find ways to bring in the technology and use it in their own ways,” said 5th grade…

July 21, 2016

Dyscalculia Jul 21 Elementary school teachers struggle with Common Core math standards #dyscalculia Elementary school teachers in Georgia are becoming frustrated with the common core lack of education they have received about the updates and requirements. They say they have received no training…