A brain system that appears to compensate for autism, OCD, & dyslexia #dyslexia

A new hypothesis proposed by Georgetown University Medical Center found that individuals with disorders such a Tourette Syndrome, autism and OCD rely heavily on the brain’s declarative memory to compensate. This compensation can allow those with syndromes to control tic or better navigate social situations. Due to the very flexible nature of it provides strategies […]

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Parent needs to help empower dyslexic child #dyslexia

Article provides information and resources for a parent who recently was advised their child has dyslexia. This informative article is both knowledgeable and compassionate. Not only does the article give a basic definition of this learning disability, it provides a rich array of resources for the student and parent in the Albuquerque area.

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Barbee: Dyslexia vs. specific learning disabilities #dyslexia

The article provides a brief overview of what Dyslexia and Specific Learning Disorders are. It also provides a brief listing of common symptoms and signs of the disorders are as helpful ways to help accommodate a person who has these disorders. Key points include: Dyslexia is a linguistic, not a visual disorder, Dyslexia and Specific […]

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Dyslexia rarely identified in public schools #dyslexia

Dyslexia remains as one of the most common yet least easily identifiable learning “disorders”. The person affected shows differing degrees of an inability to spell, trouble with letter placement, reading and comprehension. It has nothing to do with a person’s “intelligence”. Dyslexia according to this article it affects one in five children, commonly boys. It […]

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Tackling maths problems in a dyslexic child #dyslexia

This article is about a response to a man who has a question if his son is dyslexic due to his problem with math. It turns out there is Dyscalculia which is a form of struggling in learning math. It goes on with strategies to help combat this such as reading out loud and giving […]

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Mandatory dyslexia testing proposed #dyslexia

California– Assembly Bill 1369 has just passed the assembly education committee. The bill will require schools to test students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade for dyslexia and other learning disabilities. While the aim of Bill 1369 is to identify and give appropriate services to students who learn differently, critics of the bill worry that it […]

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The Strength In Dyslexia #dyslexia

Dyslexia does not necessarily need to be overcome, but it can be incorporated into everyday tasks for better functioning. Common misconceptions about dyslexia is that the children who have dyslexia aren’t smart, they don’t succeed financially and that it’s rare. All of these are myths that are simply not true. Parents can also take steps […]

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