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August 14, 2015
Sensory Processing Disorder Turn on the blue lights #spd Autism Awareness Month comes every year in April. As a statement of solidarity, those participating in the month are replacing their ordinary outdoor bulbs with blue lights--displaying the color that… Uncategorized Helping Dyslexic Kids Cope With Life #dyslexia Discussing how to identify symptoms of dyslexia and ADHD, therapist Lalitha Ramanujam from Chennai, India, advises using several ingenious treatment plans for both children and adults who struggle with these… Assemblyman Jim Frazier bill calls for dyslexia screening at schools #dyslexia Uncategorized Assemblyman Jim Frazier bill calls for dyslexia screening at schools #dyslexia In California, screening kids in the first year of school gets a push towards implementation. Parents call for more help to identify dyslexic students #dyslexia Uncategorized Parents call for more help to identify dyslexic students #dyslexia Check out these new programs that could identify dyslexia sooner! Dyslexia Likely Not Caused by Ocular Motility Disorders – Medscape #dyslexia Uncategorized Dyslexia Likely Not Caused by Ocular Motility Disorders – Medscape #dyslexia This study has shown that there is no definitive connection between dyslexia and ocular motility. The study questioned if there were similarities in brain function in genetic developmental dyslexia and… Dyslexia label ‘could put teachers off’ #dyslexia Uncategorized Dyslexia label ‘could put teachers off’ #dyslexia In a recent poll of teachers across the North East, it was determined that when a child was labeled as Dyslexic, the hope that a teacher would be able to… Technology aids students with dyslexia #dyslexia Uncategorized Technology aids students with dyslexia #dyslexia Google Read and Write... Can it help you child with Dyslexia? The Value of Art Therapy for Those on the Autism Spectrum #spd Parenting The Value of Art Therapy for Those on the Autism Spectrum #spd Can art therapy help your child with Autism? What is Sensory Processing Disorder? #spd Sensory Processing Disorder What is Sensory Processing Disorder? #spd Sensory Processing Disorder is a disorder in which people have problems processing sensory stimulation such as touch, taste, smell, sound and sight. They may be over responsive, or under responsive.…
August 11, 2015
Scientists Use Brain Stimulation to Boost Creativity #spd Neuroscience of Learning Scientists Use Brain Stimulation to Boost Creativity #spd Can electric stimulation produce more creativity?