Basis of learning differences
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1 in 5 kids might have dyslexia
It’s the same across the pond! 1 in 5 kids might have dyslexia, but not all NJ schools are prepared. By David Matthau June 5, 2017 You might think that if someone is dyslexic, they see words and number sequences backwards. That’s not the case. It turns out a lot more New Jersey residents may …
The Child & Family Clinical Psychology Review
The Child & Family Clinical Psychology Review
Potential cause of dyslexia
French scientists say they may have found a potential cause of dyslexia which could be treatable, hidden in tiny cells in the human eye. In a small study they found that most dyslexics had dominant round spots in both eyes – rather than in just one – leading to blurring and confusion. UK experts said …
The Fight over Rote Math
By Fernette Eide If you think you’ve been hearing conflicting information about rote math in the news or from schools, you’re absolutely right. The fight is spilling over into educational policy makers and makers of standardized tests such as the College Board. For dyslexic and dyscalculic students the risk is of being caught in the …
Online courses for students with learning disabilities
Landmark College, the first college in the United States for students with learning disabilities, is growing enrollment in its online courses. The rural Vermont college is designed exclusively for students who have diagnosed learning disabilities, such as dyslexia, autism spectrum disorder or ADHD. “These are bright students, intelligent students, but often they have not succeeded …
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Picky eating is very common in children
Picky eating is very common in children. 25% of children have a feeding disorder, and that number increases to 80% in children with developmental delays.1 So if you have a child who struggles with food, know you are not alone. In fact, I’ve worked with hundreds of picky eaters in my practice since 2002. And …
James Middleton reveals sister Kate helped him through depression
Kate Middleton’s brother James has spoken about his battle with depression and how his sister attended a therapy session with him Kate Middleton’s brother has revealed he contemplated suicide after opening up about his battle with depression. James Middleton, 32, said his supportive sister The Duchess of Cambridge and other family members joined him during …
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‘Pushy parents court special needs support in schools’
Mark Macaskill, December 15 2019, 12:01am, The Sunday Times. The number of pupils diagnosed as requiring additional support has rocketed from about 30,000 to more than 216,000REX FEATURES One of Scotland’s top educationalists has raised fresh concern that middle-class parents are behind a rise in the number of children who are classified as having special …
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Chris Evans reveals son Eli, 7, underwent ‘miracle’ treatment
By RIANNE ADDO FOR MAILONLINE PUBLISHED: 13:08, 4 December 2019 Chris Evans reveals son Eli, 7, underwent ‘miracle’ treatment after his retained reflexes left him unable to read and write… and says he’s been diagnosed with the same condition. • Babies are born with ‘primitive’ reflexes, designed to help them get used to the world …
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My dyslexia and ADHD helped me as a writer: Captain Underpants author Dav Pilkey
“(My parents) created a very safe environment at home for me. At the time I loved making stories and drawing comics. So my parents commissioned comic books for me,” said the author. Dav Pilkey, cartoonist and author of the award-winning children’s book Captain Underpants and Dog Man, was diagnosed with dyslexia and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity …
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TV chef opens up about his condition
JAMIE OLIVER’S culinary skills and ironclad commitment to promoting healthy eating over the years have made him a tour de force, spearheading a number of successful business ventures. Despite his runaway success, Jamie lives a learning difficulty, and in an interview the chef revealed how it impacts the way he approaches tasks. Jamie Oliver opens …
Understanding, Emotions and Books Beyond Words: A neuroscience perspective
In last month‘s issue Leading SEND & mental health consultants Prof. Barry Carpenter, Jo Egerton and Stas’ Smagala introduced a study involving Books Beyond Words. Part 2 this month looks further at pictures and accessing emotions. In addition to information, illustrations are ‘supreme in their capacity to arouse emotions’ (Hibbing and Rankin-Erickson, 2003). According to …
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Windward students undergo brain imaging to advance reading instruction
By Sophie Grosserode Students at The Windward School in White Plains and Harrison are using their brains to advance research on how to improve reading instruction — but not in the way you might think. Twenty-two students in grades 1 to 6 are having their brains imaged by researchers. The kids are putting on snug-fitting …
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Youth risk eye problems from too much screen time
Doctors in Japan have warned that children are at risk of developing serious complications with their eyes due to spending too much time in front of screens and smartphones. Some of the issues that too much screen time is causing is Esotropia and acute internal strabismus. Esotropia is where one or both of your eyes …
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20% of adults in the UK are innumerate – But it doesn’t have to be this way!
Maths Explained – a low stress way to improve numeracy. Say the word ‘maths’ and many people panic. Memories of times tables, tricky lessons and difficult tests abound. It has a reputation for being dry and difficult. For people with dyscalculia (a specific learning difficulty with mathematics) the difficulty is even greater. It’s estimated that …
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Most Classroom Teachers Feel Unprepared to Support Students With Disabilities
By Corey Mitchell Less than 1 in 5 general education teachers feel “very well prepared” to teach students with mild to moderate learning disabilities, including ADHD and dyslexia, according to a new survey from two national advocacy groups. The survey found that only 30 percent of general education teachers feel “strongly” that they can successfully …
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The Problem With Literacy Programs
By Mike Schmoker A cautionary tale: Not long ago, I was assisting a school district that had adopted a prominently endorsed literacy program. Our work began with a review of the program, which had an unassailable conceptual base. Yet as several of us examined it, we noticed some profound shortcomings: The program abounded in minutiae, …
Bloomsbury publishes dyslexia-friendly Hogwarts titles
Bloomsbury Children’s is today (7th February) releasing dyslexia-friendly editions of three Harry Potter companion books. Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find, Them Quidditch Through the Ages and The Tales of Beedle the Bard will be published in hardback using RNIB-approved dyslexia-friendly fonts and font sizes, tinted paper for glare reduction and maximum contrast, captions and …
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Human vs Artificial Intelligence
With robots increasingly blurring the lines between human intelligence and its artificial equivalent, the essential human qualities of ingenuity, agility and curiosity are more important than ever. Despite leaving the industrial age for an era of innovation, our compulsory mass schooling model reflects old-fashioned factories. If we want to distinguish ourselves from robots, we need …
For 35 years I didn’t know I was dyslexic
After constantly being sent out of class for “bad behaviour”, John Mclean left school at 14 years old. More than 20 years later, he was diagnosed with dyslexia. “I thought that I was just stupid because I couldn’t learn and I couldn’t read,” he says. “I thought there was something wrong with me.” John, who …
Dyslexic Sperm Bank!
Made by Dyslexia and Y&R London’s ‘Dyslexic Sperm Bank’ is a highly arresting and intelligent piece of film communication of an important and often misunderstood issue. It’s peak point is where someone is asked if they would like a Dyslexic baby, to which they reply “I wouldn’t kill it!”. Typically Dyslexia is seen as a disadvantage and …
Warwickshire to review dyslexia policy after criticism
Council had been attacked in the House of Lords this week for saying dyslexia diagnosis was ‘scientifically questionable’ Warwickshire County Council is reviewing its guidance for pupils with literacy difficulties after facing criticism for questioning the science around dyslexia. The council faced heavy criticism in the House of Lords this week for saying research in …
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Improving Math by techniques
Many people find mathematics daunting. If true, this piece is for you. If not, this piece is still for you. What do you think of when you think about mathematics? Perhaps you think about x’s and y’s, intractable fractions, or nonsensical word problems. The cartoonist Gary Larson once depicted hell’s library as containing only giant …
Math trauma
Think you’re bad at math? You may suffer from ‘math trauma’ I teach people how to teach math, and I’ve been working in this field for 30 years. Across those decades, I’ve met many people who suffer from varying degrees of math trauma – a form of debilitating mental shutdown when it comes to doing …
Drumming can benefit children with Autism
Drumming for 60 minutes a week can benefit children diagnosed with autism and supports learning at school, according to a new scientific study. The project, led by the University of Chichester and University Centre Hartpury, showed students’ ability to follow their teachers’ instructions improved significantly and enhanced their social interactions between peers and members of …
Comic book styles helping with dyslexia
As a BBC news anchor Sally Magnusson’s career revolves around words and reading is second nature. But the journalist has told of the anguish of her son’s dyslexia that left her struggling to find a way to help him tackle basic textbooks. Rossie Stone, 26, was diagnosed when he was 11 and was taunted by …
Stress and serious anxiety: how the new GCSE is affecting mental health
The GCSE is 30 – and it’s suddenly much tougher, causing extraordinary anxiety for teachers and pupils. So should it be scrapped? On Monday morning, what may be the most dreaded and feared set of public exams England’s teenagers have ever sat began in school assembly halls up and down the country. It is 30 …
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Self harm a predictor of suicide
Dr Dennis Ougrin will present on ‘Adolescent self-harm: Long-term follow up of a Trial of Therapeutic Assessment in London (TOTAL)’ at the Emanuel Miller Memorial Lecture and Conference, Friday 16 March. Suicide is a leading cause of death in young people and self-harm is the strongest predictor of death by suicide. Engagement with treatment is …
Typeface for readers with dyslexia
A typeface created specifically for dyslexic people by Dutch designer Christian Boer is on show at this year’s Istanbul Design Biennial. Although it looks like a traditional typeface, Dyslexie by Christian Boer is designed specifically for people with dyslexia – a neurological disorder that causes a disconnect between language and visual processing making it difficult for …