Category Archives: ADHD
Is the Internet Good or Bad for Your Child’s Brain and Learning?
Once upon a time I was extremely opposed to all social networks. I committed myself to a life of non-conformity in which I would never join a social network. Well, guess what? I am now an active member of not …
Dogs May Help Your Child Read Better
You may already know that the presence of animals (dogs in particular) has been proven to provide health benefits for humans. Pets can both lower blood pressure and reduce stress. However, one benefit you may not have heard of, is …
How is “SpongeBob” Affecting Your Child’s Learning Ability?
He seems so harmless… an innocent, bright yellow, happy-go-lucky sponge that always has a smile on his face. What’s wrong with that? According to recent research cute little SpongeBob may be more harmful than his demeanor reveals. Researchers have found …
The Academic Gender Gap
You may or may not be aware of the ever-increasing academic gap between girls and boys. In the last thirty years, female students have not only caught up to the male students, but have even surpassed them in academic achievement. More …
Guys Read
Jon Scieszka, author of children’s books such as The Stinky Cheese Man and the Time Warp Trio series, created a website called Guys Read, which takes a look at the growing literacy problems among boys in the United States and other developed countries and offers …
3 Reasons Your Child Hates to Read
Parents often have a hard time understanding why their child doesn’t enjoy reading, especially when it is something they grew up enjoying. However, if you simply let your child go on hating reading, you might miss some of the clues …
Teaching Reading Strategies to Adults
It’s not the first thing that you bring up in a conversation. “By the way, I can’t read.” Who would? But did you know that there are more than 32 million adults in the U.S. who by definition lack basic …
Struggling Readers Are Everywhere. Help Them.
Yesterday, I attended the Utah Technology Council gathering at the State Capitol Rotunda. The purpose for going and setting up a vendor booth, at least for us, was to introduce the members of congress to the Reading Horizons product line and to …
5 Tips for Helping Children with ADHD Improve Reading
Try to find books of interest for your children. They are more likely to focus for greater lengths of time on something that interests them. Reading should be done in short segments of time. Those with ADHD tend to read better in 10-minute …
How Does ADHD Affect Reading Skills?
ADHD affects reading mainly because of the impact is has on learning as a whole. Usually students that struggle with learning are diagnosed with a learning disability; however, ADHD is not a learning disability. A student with a learning disability …
Reading Help for Different Learning Styles
There are many reasons why parents decide to homeschool. To ensure that the learning process will be easier, more relaxing, fun, and productive it’s important to understand that there are different learning styles. It’s even more critical for helping those with …
15 Ways to Help Your Learning Disabled Child Today!
Improve your listening skills. Take the time to listen to your child every day Show an increase of love, especially after you have disciplined your child Look for and encourage their strengths, interests, and abilities. Help them to use these …
The Advantages of ADD
Richard Whitehead, noted author and researcher in the UK, talks about the Strengths of Creative Thinkers. “Many people with learning differences of Dyslexia and ADD are capable of some extraordinary thinking. They can be extremely successful once they learn some coping …
ADHD ‘Faulty Switch’
Research is now indicating that children with hyperactivity disorder have a faulty “off-switch” when it comes to their minds wandering. Brain scans of youngsters with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have shown for the first time why they may have difficulty with …
Learning Disability Q & A
What is the definition of a learning disability? A learning disability is a neurological disorder that affects the brain’s ability to receive, process, store, and respond to information. The term learning disability is used to describe the seemingly unexplained difficulty …
My Child Hates to Read
It’s the big words. The stomachache, anxiety, and the “I will do anything,” to avoid reading syndrome. If your child is a struggling reader, you know the drill… and it can be difficult to be both the coach and the …
Recognizing Dyslexia
“Dyslexia is not a disease to have and to be cured of, but a way of thinking and learning. Often it’s a gifted mind waiting to be found and taught.” – Girard Sagmiller, “Dyslexia My Life” Children with learning disabilities …
My Dad Can’t Read
My dad is a self-made man. He is the epitome of, “work overcomes all obstacles.” After retiring from his very profitable business nearly 20 years ago, he started another small enterprise and is currently building a cabin (by himself) for …
Childhood Learning Disabilities – Tips for Parents
Did you know that 4.6 million children suffer from some sort of learning disability? Not only is sheer number of children is the U.S. with learning disabilities a challenge, but there’s also an overwhelming mountain of information, assessments, and support …
The Courageous Road to Literacy
Of all the inquiries that we receive at Reading Horizons, the one that tugs at my heartstrings the most are the adults who cannot read. And even though my own father was illiterate until he was 60 years old, I …
