What Everyone Should Know About Sensory Processing Disorder #spd

This article was about sensory processing disorder (SPD), a disorder where people’s brains have trouble receiving and processing sensory information. Besides giving a brief explanation of what SPD is, this article also lists what everyone should know about SPD. This list is that: SPD is a neurological condition, that SPD affects how the brain processes […]

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Educators give sample math units mixed reviews #dyscalculia

Illinois is attempting to help its teachers face the transition to the new Common Core standards in math, by issuing sample lesson plans. Unfortunately, many teachers and school districts complain, they’ve been arriving late for application. However, when in use, teachers have reported more engaged students and students developing a deeper understanding of the mathematics. […]

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Reading clinic brings awareness to dyslexia via #dyslexia

Dyslexia is a disorder that affects ten to fifteen percent of the population, but most of those students receive no help or diagnosis for their disorder. Rahmanda Campbell, founder and chief executive officer of The Reading Clinic in Philadelphia, hopes to work against this trend by providing professional testing and services for students at risk […]

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New Digital Math Techbook Incorporates Inquiry-Based Learning #dyscalculia

The leader of digital textbook content, Discovery Education, has released a new math “Techbook” to aid students and teachers in the classroom. According to the company, the new “techbook” can be accessed on any device. The book is designed to be as interactive as possible, engaging students in real-life applications. In addition to built-in features, […]

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Detective Neal Gardner speaks with Wilson students about dyslexia via #dyslexia

It is hugely important that children with learning disorders see examples of adults with the same disorders, who are succeeding in their life dreams. Wilson Elementary School in Pampa, TX had the privilege of giving kids with dyslexia exactly this sort of example: Neal Gardner, a detective for the Pampa Police Department, who has dyslexia, visited […]

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How can math be made more interesting for students? #dyscalculia

Math is interesting. You might want to argue with me, and I understand. Personally, I had not yet discovered this fact in fourth grade, when my teacher focused on hammering down math facts and otherwise shouting at our class. In fact, I’m pretty sure I first truly realized it some time in college, when I […]

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The worst possible way to push kids into studying science,math & engineering #dyscalculia

In an increasingly technological generation, students in engineering and mathematics fields become more and more vital. With the greater demand for STEM careers the Obama administration looks to encourage STEM education. Other nations, such as Italy have had similar policies that were somewhat unsuccessful due to the sheer number of students entering engineering schools with […]

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New Math Standards a Hurdle for Some Texas Students & Teachers #dyscalculia

In Texas elementary and middle schools students are struggling to pass the math courses. Some students are failing the math courses and the administration had this curriculum to advance the kids for high school and college. However, it is proven not to work due to a lot of kids struggling with the math subject example […]

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Local Mental Health Organization’s Youth Screening Program Focuses on Early #spd

Focusing on early detection and screening for youth’s mental health and behavioral problems is important. A local program has gained recognition for doing this. HUGS, Health Under Guided Systems, has helped with this. The National Alliance on Mental Illness or NAMI of Collier County started this program. With an educational component to these programs too […]

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Tackling Math Learning Disabilities

It is estimated that between five and ten percent of children show math and language related learning disabilities. There are strategies for helping these children work with these issues. Read further to learn related symptoms identified in determining whether a child has a learning disability or not in order to find the appropriate solution they […]

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