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September 12, 2017
Dyscalculia
‘Math nerds’: Our plan helps low-income students get what they need to succeed #dyscalculia
Dysgraphia
Writing wrongs: how poor penmanship impoverishes us all #dysgraphia
Poor handwriting is always a disappointment for many people out there. They want to do their best and make their handwriting something valuable for anyone following. Great cursive handwriting is…
Dyscalculia
Understanding math has replaced ‘drill and kill’ #dyscalculia
Common Core learning standards have changed the trajectory of many students. The debate is underway regarding how math is taught in the classroom at large. Students want to excel and…
September 8, 2017
Dyscalculia
Is Your Child’s Math Anxiety Really Dyscalculia? | Reader’s Digest #dyscalculia
Have you ever wondered why your child struggles to do his/her math homework? You might be one of the parents of the children whose child’s condition is a math-based learning…
ADHD
Study: Video Game-like Therapy for ADHD? #adhd
A new nationwide ADHD study by Duke University is being conducted on technology similar to that used by video games. The STARS (Software Treatment for Actively Reducing Severity of ADHD)…
Sensory Processing Disorder
Prescribing video games for kids with sensory and attention problems #spd
In the future, you might just be able to turn to video games for helping to improve learning skills in those with sensory issues, such as, having difficulty processing what…
September 7, 2017
