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August 10, 2014
Uncategorized Schools to test students for dyslexia this fall Though a serious problem, dyslexia is highly under diagnosed. Most schools don’t have a standard test to check for student’s ability to read, a fundamental skill not only in school,…
August 9, 2014
Uncategorized Holistic approach to dyslexia in Glenrothes Steve McCue, through the Dyslexia Pathways Community Interest Company, allows people with dyslexia and neuro different individuals access to free workshops that help them overcome the challenges they face. Steve’s…
August 8, 2014
Dyscalculia Dyslexic Father & Daughter Overcome Dyscalculia with Pebble Maths! (Video) This short ‘film’ is both fascinating and thought provoking. Both the dyslexic father and daughter give praise to the “Pebble Maths” course. The young daughter states her interest in Math… Uncategorized Dyslexia This informative article has all the information you need when looking for help dealing with children who suffer from learning problems like dyslexia. According to the article the key to…
August 7, 2014
Dyscalculia Dyscalculia : Burdened by blunders with numbers This article on the MedicalXpress web-site talks about a little known disease called Dyscalculia. Dyscalculia is an arithmetic related learning disability that is thought to affect between 3 and 6… Uncategorized ‘I’m Not Stupid, Just Dyslexic ‘ This inspiring article on the Here And Now web-site tells the story of 12 year old Josh Thibeau, a young boy that happens to suffer from dyslexia. Thibeau is trying…
July 25, 2014
Uncategorized Martin Kemp: I’ve had two brain tumours and can’t read a script but I’m lucky Raising awareness about different medical conditions is a worthwhile consideration for many people out there. Martin Kemp was once an 80s pop star who built up an enduring amount of…
July 24, 2014
Uncategorized Author of U of T study says dyslexic children should be screened for physical abuse On Saturday July 12, 2014, Governor Pat Quinn of Chicago signed a law that grants dyslexic students special educational services. Educators will receive trainings to meet the special needs of…
July 23, 2014
New law to help Illinois students with dyslexia Uncategorized New law to help Illinois students with dyslexia Learning disabilities are becoming more recognized in the field of education as politicians and school officials work to improve learning nationwide. Illinois purposed a new law targeting teachers specifically in…
July 22, 2014
Uncategorized Funds needed for dyslexic students Students with dyslexia are in need of funds. Legislature has failed to give additional moneys to school districts in CT recently. It impacts 1-4 students out of a class of…