The limits on dyslexia are like watching yourself write in a mirror, only you’re in front of a mirror. The vulnerability it brings presents quite the challenge that has long been overlooked. A hands-on demonstration of the effects of the disability helps those without it better understand what Dyslexia feels like.
This is a list of tips for students with dyscalculia, the difficulty in learning and understanding mathematics. The parent tip sheet includes a detailed description of the condition, symptoms, causes, and strategies to help children deal with it. It also includes technology and resources that could be useful to students with dyscalculia. This would be […]
In order to help dyslexic students, Barclay’s has donated dictionaries specifically created for these students. They will be distributed to 38 primary and secondary schools across the nation. What makes these dictionaries special is that they are printed on color paper and arranged phonetically. The ultimate goal is to strengthen the confidence of these students.
Christie administration stumbles by cleverly skipping over most “hot button” issues when introducing new code for special education services in New Jersey. Other than reclassifying dyslexia as a reading disorder, the code completely avoids all of the issues from last year that angered many advocates for all kinds of special need children. A 17 member […]
The parallels between dyslexia and education are almost endless. So many kids cant quite enjoy or receive the same level of education as others due to dyslexia. The disability is often overlooked considering that about 17% of the population suffers from it. Both parents and teachers alike need take proactive steps to fighting and eradicating […]
How to tell the difference between dyslexia and ADHD? A dyslexic lady gives an account of interrupting people, and having a feeling of losing thoughts if she waits to speak. Children with dyslexia struggle to wait their turn to express thoughts and creativity. ADHD children struggle to focus in physical settings such as recess or […]
Dyslexic students give other dyslexic students advice for handling school responsibilities. Splitting a big project into smaller, manageable tasks can be helpful in finishing the projects on time. Outlining tasks before starting can be helpful as well. Using voice recognition technology to dictate and record assignments and papers can be a powerful tool. Working in […]
This article is about students who are suffering from dyslexia and how integrated features in Apple products. Technologies such as text-to-speech help users very much in comprehension of articles and websites. Dictation is another useful feature for people who have problems trying to spell what they want to type. Apple does not stop there as […]
The article revolves around the point that early intervention of common challenges faced by close to 20% of the American population such as dyslexia. Jack Hatch is an example of a youth who faced the obstacle of dyslexia and with the help and support of his family, was able to overcome this adversity and was […]
Dyslexia is much more than a learning disability. While the condition was identified in the late 1800s, the terminology and categorization took longer to evolve. Documenting the physicians that shaped the identification and evaluation of the disability, this article pinpoints how “word blindness” was first discovered. Looking at contributions from medical scholars such as Adolph […]
