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Who’s to Blame When Your Child Can’t Read?
When a child has trouble learning to read in school, the source of the child’s problem can usually be traced to one or more of five causes. The child may be misplaced in the curriculum, or the curriculum may include …
Does Reading 20 Minutes a Day Really Work?
We’ve maintained for a long time now the standard that students should read 20 minutes a day to improve fluency and reading comprehension. But what if your child is a struggling reader? That 20 minutes probably feels like a life sentence …
Downtime, Distractions, And Dyslexia
Concentrating takes a little practice. And although it is important for us to learn how to concentrate, it’s a critical skill for children with dyslexia or ADHD. Distractions may vary in shape, size and form, but the fact is, distractions can …
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 …
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 …
The Myths Surrounding ADHD
I raised a son during the ‘80s who was diagnosed with ADHD. It’s also very likely that I brought up a couple of other boys that had the disorder too. We just didn’t have much information at the time. So …
