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February 20, 2018
ADHD
Young children are more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD #adhd
New statistics have shed light on ADHD diagnoses extended to students. These students need the right kind of teaching methods to learn appropriately. Schools are taking a renewed look at…
ADHD
Women with undiagnosed ADHD at risk of suicide, says US psychologist #adhd
Women without a proper diagnosis may face a number of challenges. ADHD women may actually suffer from greater rates of suicide on the whole. People with depression and other risk…
February 19, 2018
Dyscalculia
Math programs don’t add up as Manchester teachers cobble together lessons, use old workbooks #dyscalculia
Manchester schools have faced a lot of challenges over the years in the classroom. Teachers simply do not have enough textbooks and other educational materials in the classroom. They have…
Dyscalculia
Can you really train your brain? #dyscalculia
Students with ADHD may encounter a few challenges in the classroom. They can get the support that they need by using brain training. Those kinds of brain training techniques are…
February 16, 2018
Dyscalculia
La. starts push for more science, math and engineering students, especially among women #dyscalculia
Louisiana is working to move students into science and math fields where possible. That big push is getting underway in schools across the state too. Teachers and parents are proud…
Dyscalculia
How to make math a key part of your ELL curriculum #dyscalculia
Most teachers think of reading instruction for the English Language Learner (ELL). But the instruction could also offer some education on mathematics too. These students are eager to learn math…
February 15, 2018
Reading
Fewer teenagers are playing outside, reading or getting enough sleep #reading
75 percent of young teenagers do their schoolwork with access to the internet. Almost two-fifths of 13 to 15-year-olds have never had a boyfriend or a girlfriend. 77 percent of…
ADHD
The 5 Best Jobs for People With ADD and ADHD #adhd
Some jobs attract more ADHD employees than others. Symptoms such as hyperfocus and impulsivity could give entrepreneurs with ADHD an edge. To seek novelty people with ADHD needs to act,…
Uncategorized
Duke receives $12.5 million grant to study children with both ADHD and autism #adhd
Duke University has received millions of dollars to study an important phenomenon. The research will center around kids with both ADHD and Autism in their lives. That study could help…
