Education professionals and families are becoming more and more aware of issues of importance to students with Learning Differences. We hereby submit news and articles about these issues, as they have been published by different sources.
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As the new school year begins the most common problem that teachers and parents face is lack of student motivation. Motivation can either come from within the student (intrinsic) or from outside (extrinsic).
Is your child teased and tormented at school? How to find out the truth and help your child prevent further bullying.
A great article published by Regina G. Richards (2008), on LD online :
"...A student struggling to understand what he reads often misinterprets assignments and fails to grasp concepts. This is very frustrating for a student who is otherwise capable of interpreting the information.
Researchers have thoroughly studied reading difficulties for several decades. We now have a solid foundation and understanding of what is required to help students comprehend what they read..."
More here...
For kids with dyslexia, learning to read can be tough going. The disorder afflicts an estimated 15% of Americans. Dyslexics typically have trouble associating letters with sounds and words. Many learn to work around the challenge, but there’s an intriguing new twist: some who work with dyslexics believe that the disability may also confer certain advantages. Specifically, anecdotal evidence suggests that dyslexics have sharper peripheral and three dimensional vision....
Read more at the Diane Rehm radio show, or go directly to a recording of this program here.
A student struggling to understand what he reads often misinterprets assignments and fails to grasp concepts. This is very frustrating for a student who is otherwise capable of interpreting the information. By: Regina G. Richards (2008)
My daughter's sticker chart was designed to motivate and reward good behavior throughout the school day. Instead, it's become a complicated, inconsistent lesson for teachers and parents alike.
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is the most commonly diagnosed psychiatric disorder in children, and is becoming a big deal in adults as well. ADHD is a pile of related symptoms, most of them dealing with motivation, impulsivity, inattention, and, you know hyperactivity (they call it ADHD for a reason). Right now, we treat ADHD with stimulants such as Ritalin and Adderall, which in low doses and when they act over a long period of time can increase focus and help people with ADHD function better.
Children with ADHD sometimes struggle with social skills, and making friends can be tough. But parents can help – here are 17 ways!
Teens with attention deficit will be college ready if they learn these five skills in high school. by Ben Mitchell
Brain-imaging study suggests that reading difficulties are the same regardless of overall intelligence — and that more children could benefit from support in school. Emily Finn, MIT News Office
When children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADD/ADHD) practice controlling their emotions and impulsive outbursts, they will be healthier and happier at school and home.
FOX 25 Morning News
Published : Monday, 19 Sep 2011, 9:57 AM EDT
Gene Lavanchy
It’s the beginning of a new school year and some parents may be noticing issues with their children for the first time. Perhaps they are struggling with homework or suddenly don’t want to go to school. These and other warning signs could indicate a learning disability.
Harvard psychologist Dr. Ellen Braaten joined FOX 25 Morning News to tell parents what they should look for when it comes to identifying a learning disability, http://www.myfoxboston.com/dpp/morning/family-works-identifying-a-learning-disability-20110919
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