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August 26, 2017
0aarchitecture-1837150_960_720 Sensory Processing Disorder Chuck E. Cheese’s Offering Program for ‘Sensory Sensitive’ Kids #spd Parents who have children on the autism spectrum may have long avoided the loud pizza chain Chuck E. Cheese, but that is changing. In an effort to reach out to…
August 25, 2017
0aaforward-slanting-cursive-scripts Dysgraphia School district debates cursive handwriting #dysgraphia A school system is debating the merits of cursive writing that could put a new subject in the classroom to be taught. People note that it is rare to see… 0aatest-986769_960_720 ADHD Study: Students With ADHD Not Helped by Common Test Accommodations #adhd Oftentimes students with special needs receive extended test time or even numerous breaks. However, a new study published in Learning Disabilities, a Multidisciplinary Journal states that people with Attention Deficit…
August 24, 2017
0aatreatment-1327811_960_720 ADHD The best medicine for ADHD might not be medicine #adhd Although ad campaigns for Ritalin and other ADHD are prevalent, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced results from their first study on children ages four – seventeen…
August 21, 2017
aathermometer-1539191_960_720 Uncategorized Medication Linked to Improved Reading Skills in Children with Dyslexia #dyslexia Children with Dyslexia find it difficult to read at grade level. New research has some suggestions as to why that tend to happen. Atomoxetine was the subject of recent research,…
August 18, 2017
0adhdpinned ADHD Types of ADHD: Differences and Similarities in Symptoms and Treatments #adhd According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobehavioral condition which involves a person experiencing ongoing episodes of impulsive behavior, showing…
August 17, 2017
0ahenry-winkler Uncategorized How Henry Winkler transformed private battle with dyslexia into comedy #dyslexia Henry Winkler enjoyed fame as a star on Happy Days. He is now 71 years old and is still recognized by his fans. Winkler has since written quite a few…
August 16, 2017
0aachess-1151804_960_720 Dyscalculia Teachers learn how to apply chess to math, science #dyscalculia Math and science are always challenging subjects for young students but teachers have found a way to utilize chess in the classroom. Chess can actually be used to teach math…
August 15, 2017
0aaeight_col_ritalin_cc_2 ADHD 6 Million Visits for ADHD by US Kids Each Year #adhd Children with a primary diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyper Disorder, also known as ADHD, recorded an average of 6.1 million doctor visits during the 2012-13 years. A whopping 60% of… 0aatablets-2248375_960_720 ADHD ADHD Drug Plus Therapy Can Improve Cognitive Outcomes for TBI Patients #adhd Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine believe that the use of the drug Ritalin, more formerly known as the stimulant drug methylphenidate, can be used in combination with cognitive…