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January 13, 2017
Dyscalculia
Indy math teacher: Students are “thinkers, not human calculators” #dyscalculia
Teachers beginning to take a stand for students as requirements grow for both state tests and meeting Common Core standards. Do you believe our children are meant to be human…
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Are public schools failing dyslexic children? #dyslexia
The fact that public schools continue to fail students with special needs still fails to surprise me, however, how do we stop the inequality? What ways can we contribute to…
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Is HR “failing” dyslexic employees? #dyslexia
Not every employee reports whether or not they have been diagnosed with dyslexia. But in the same regard, when disclosed, often employers do not know how to manage an employee…
Dyscalculia
Reframing How We Think About Math And Science For Our Kids #dyscalculia
Somebody think of the children! How can we reframe the way we think to better support are children’s interest academically and otherwise? Inside and outside the classroom, encourage your children…
Sensory Processing Disorder
Is my child developing ‘typically’?: An introduction to Pediatric Physical & Occupational therapy #spd
Pediatric physical or occupational therapists are essential to a child with special needs. If that means a constant monitoring of a child’s progression or assisting with issues that arise suddenly.…
January 12, 2017
Dyscalculia
Math Fun Day #dyscalculia
Kudos to the Florida State University Department of Mathematics for working to get kids passionate about math! FSU just hosted their 4th Annual Math Fun Day for students in kindergarten…
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I Used To Think My Daughter With Dyslexia Just Needed To Try Harder #dyslexia
The misconception is not a parent’s fault. Sometimes the old mantra to work harder is simply the easiest way to approach a slower learner. The miracle is that people are…
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Parents say Indiana can do more for dyslexia #dyslexia
Parents in Indiana are not impressed with the educational resources available to families of students with learning disabilities. Lynna Reynolds, says that homeschooling her dyslexic children help them focus on…
Dyscalculia
East Williston schools seek to better integrate math, science #dyscalculia
In our universe, everything is some form of energy. What sense does it make to teach math and science separately when they are often looking at the same things through…
