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July 20, 2016
Dyscalculia
Public College Drops Math Requirement, May Replace It With Diversity #dyscalculia
Michigan College has dropped requirements for students in general education studies to take a math course. Considering many individuals in Michigan require remediation this may not be such a good…
Dyscalculia
Simple Numbers Game Seems to Make Kids Better at Math #dyscalculia
Practice truly does make perfect and allow for students to improve math skills. If this can be done through different teaching methods than an old dog really can learn new…
July 19, 2016
Dyscalculia
BEAM Provides the Bridge to Advanced Math #dyscalculia
New local math program entitled BEAM engages kids in math in a different but updated way. It is available to all students, which many homeschool programs are not. It utilizes…
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Adult Dyslexia – Special Educational And Training #dyslexia
Special schools for dyslexics exist even when diagnosed as an adult or for those that need further help into adulthood. This can help with overall reading comprehension, understanding, speed, and…
Dyscalculia
Math + Motion #dyscalculia
Local children’s museum in Dupage County outside of Chicago has created a math exhibit to engage and interact with children of all ages that will stay on display for the…
Sensory Processing Disorder
School ‘bully’ behaviour may not be intentional #spd
When someone bullies you at school it can be very hurtful and frustrating. You may feel like you hate this person. What if their behavior wasn’t entirely their fault? Sensory…
July 18, 2016
Dyscalculia
High schoolers would choose between two types of math classes under NC Senate bill #dyscalculia
Wouldn’t it be great if you could decide what type of math curriculum you wanted to take? A North Carolina senate bill may give students the option to choose whether…
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Tommy Hilfiger reveals how dyslexia helped in building his fashion brand #dyslexia
Dyslexics can be incredibly successful when they channel their creative energy in a way that makes sense to them. Tommy Hilfiger credits his dyslexia with inspiring his fashion empire. Gain…
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Valley students find hope in fight against dyslexia #dyslexia
Brandon Gill struggled immensely in school due to his dyslexia. When he was switched to the Children’s Dyslexia Center, he began to flourish and soon he had all A’s. Now…
Dyscalculia
East Harlem math teacher helps build kids’ confidence levels #dyscalculia
Local teacher in New York is using debate to help teach mathematics to kids in a new way. Using a bad experience as a child he has used this to…
