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August 7, 2014
Uncategorized ‘I’m Not Stupid, Just Dyslexic ‘ This inspiring article on the Here And Now web-site tells the story of 12 year old Josh Thibeau, a young boy that happens to suffer from dyslexia. Thibeau is trying…
July 25, 2014
Uncategorized Martin Kemp: I’ve had two brain tumours and can’t read a script but I’m lucky Raising awareness about different medical conditions is a worthwhile consideration for many people out there. Martin Kemp was once an 80s pop star who built up an enduring amount of…
July 24, 2014
Uncategorized Author of U of T study says dyslexic children should be screened for physical abuse On Saturday July 12, 2014, Governor Pat Quinn of Chicago signed a law that grants dyslexic students special educational services. Educators will receive trainings to meet the special needs of…
July 23, 2014
New law to help Illinois students with dyslexia Uncategorized New law to help Illinois students with dyslexia Learning disabilities are becoming more recognized in the field of education as politicians and school officials work to improve learning nationwide. Illinois purposed a new law targeting teachers specifically in…
July 22, 2014
Uncategorized Funds needed for dyslexic students Students with dyslexia are in need of funds. Legislature has failed to give additional moneys to school districts in CT recently. It impacts 1-4 students out of a class of…
July 21, 2014
Uncategorized THRASS programme for all children THRASS is a certificated program that stands for teaching, handwriting, reading and spelling skills. It was invented by Alan Davies and was one that could be taught to all children,…
July 20, 2014
Uncategorized Dealing with dyslexia This article is about black students with dyslexia. They are often not diagnosed early enough to prevent other learning disabilities from happening due to their frustration with the dyslexia. There…
July 19, 2014
Uncategorized Dyslexia More Likely With History of Physical Abuse A history of childhood physical abuse may contribute to dyslexia, according to a recent study. Researchers found a significantly larger percentage of those who reported abuse had dyslexia when compared…
July 18, 2014
Uncategorized Dyslexic students request more academic assistance Hoping to benefit future generations as well as themselves, a petition titled “We want to start a conversation” was drafted by the Dyslixic Teens Dialogue Group, parents and teachers. They…
July 17, 2014
Bookworms Texas Scottish Rite Hospital helping kids with dyslexia cope Uncategorized Bookworms Texas Scottish Rite Hospital helping kids with dyslexia cope Free support is being provided to Houston area dyslexic students by Texas Scottish Rite Hospital. Home of the best team in the country, the hospital is developing curriculums for the…