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October 16, 2014
Uncategorized 7 iPad Apps to Help Students With Dyslexia This article list seven applications namely vBookz PDF Voice Reader, SoundLiteracy, Openweb, Mod math, Dyslexia Quest Oz Phonics and Inspiration Maps that can benefit children with Dyslexia. From helping diagnose… Dyscalculia Dyscalculia Linked to Difficulties in Reading and Spelling Dyscalculia, a disability impacting a student’s ability to perform mathematical operations, has the potential to cause critical issues with scholastic achievement. While thought to only affect math, new research has…
October 15, 2014
Dyscalculia Preterm children do not have an increased risk for dyscalculia Dyscalculia, a lesser known learning disability than dyslexia, affects a person’s ability to do some aspects of math. This article compares dyscalculia rates in preterm babies, who were born before…
October 14, 2014
Uncategorized Princeton nonprofit group shows unique challenges facing students with dyslexia 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… Dyscalculia dyscalculia tips 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,…
October 12, 2014
Uncategorized Barclays support local schools with dyslexia dictionaries 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…
October 11, 2014
Uncategorized Special-Ed Code Avoids Hot Buttons, Defines Dyslexia as Reading Disorder 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,…
October 10, 2014
Uncategorized Task 2- Dyslexia and Education (Video) 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…
October 9, 2014
Uncategorized Dyslexia vs ADHD – Question 16 (Video) 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.…
October 8, 2014
Uncategorized Tips from Dyslexic Students for Dyslexic Students The Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity 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…