Many children with difficulties such as dyslexia, dyspraxia and processing issues will first go to amainstream schoolwhere extra support is promised. The quality of this support can be variable, and it can be wearing to both you and the child when they are always the odd one out. Does dyspr...
How can dyslexia be objectively diagnosed?doi:10.1111/j.1467-9345.1979.tb00244.xGEORGE TH. PAVLIDISResearch Fellow in the Dept. of Psychology at the University of Manchester.ReadingPAVI.IDIS, G. TH. How can dyslexia be objectively diagnosed'? Reading 13, 3-15, 1979....
In honor of ADHD Awareness Month, we’re pleased to share this blog post from pediatrician Dr. Arthur Lavin. You can get more trusted health information from Dr. Lavin on the ParentTalk Podcast! There are very few families that do not have a child suspected of or diagnosed with ADHD or ...
Later,I was diagnosed with dyslexia(失读症).So mum took me to a learning centre,where I was given reading exercises.But I still struggled.Finally,I graduated,but I was afraid of my reading skills. “I'll never get a job!”I cried to mum later again. “Don't focus on what you can...
How do we identify when a child has dyslexia, and what can we do to support them? Learn from a clinical neuropsychologist on the Fusion Resources page.
Researchers do not know precisely what causes dyslexia so it is impossible to completely prevent it. However, early diagnosis and targeted treatment can help a great deal. All children in the public school system are entitled to special education services if they are diagnosed as dyslexic or as ...
The sooner a child is diagnosed, the faster will get better. As a parent, you can also help your little one with dyslexia by following these steps: Take your child to the doctor if you have any suspicions that he or she might have dyslexia. Encourage reading at home. Make a habit out...
Dyslexia is often misdiagnosed by educators, writes Jennifer Currie WHY Because disability law expects universities to have support structures. HOW Picture the scene: a first-year film studies student hands in a first-term essay a few days late. In an apologetic note attached to the script, th...
When to Test?A child can be professionally diagnosed with dyslexia as early as 5½ years old.Although most public schools are reluctant to test children before third grade, and often encourage parents to wait and see if their child will “outgrow” his or her reading, spelling, or writing...
“I was diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, a moment that shattered my educational experience before it even started. As I grew older, I learned I was fortunate enough to be at a school that understood the challenges I faced, giving me resources like extra time and faculty advisors to...