Because writing clearly and correctly is a key focus of a child's elementary school years, dysgraphia can have a significant impact on their learning. Dysgraphia vs.dyslexia Dysgraphia and dyslexia both are neurological problems that affect language, but they do so in different ways. Writing som...
I have yet to meet a child who only has 1 disability. All options should be considered if you are having your child evaluated. Dysgraphia and ADHD can be common, and the same for dyslexia. As an advocate, I don’t know everything. Nor do I claim to. However, I make it a point ...
Dyslexia can have a profound effect on how your child learns to spell, but there are strategies to help them tackle their challenges. We share advice from the British Dyslexia Association to help you help your child at home. Weird and wonderful spellings go with the territory when your child...
A student’s view:4 ways to help dyslexic studentson their return from the Covid lockdown Our theme for this year’s conference, on Saturday 3 October, is “The Inclusive Classroom”. Keynote speaker Neil Mackay, an author and consultant and trainer at Action Dyslexia, who will explore wri...
child has dyslexia it’s highly recommended to go to a specialist. The doctor will be able to give you the correct diagnose through several exams, questionnaires, and different neurological, psychological, vision, and hearing tests, and will advise you on the best ways to help your little one...
children, or find an ally who can help them understand and advocate for their children during conversations around learning plans. And while these discussions can be stressful, Gallagher adds that parents should remember teachers are also rooting for their child’s success, and it helps to work ...
Poor math skills could also be attributed to specific learning disabilities, including the most common one: dyscalculia or “number dyslexia.” According tochild psychologists in Dubai,dyscalculia isnota mental health disorder. Instead, it is anon-verbal learning disabilitythat causes difficulty with: ...
The Power of the Orton-Gillingham Approach Improving Your Child’s Working Memory Help Your Child’s Memory (Ebook)Directionality and CoordinationSome children with dyslexia struggle to distinguish left from right, which can affect navigation and physical coordination. Simple activities like playing ...
Accommodations are ways to support a child through school, bridge the gap between their skills and the educational demands being placed on them. They help a teenager access the curriculum despite them having limited reading and spelling ability. The need for accommodations increases with age as ther...
“Parents and kids need to know that it’s okay to take longer to get to where you need to go,” he says. “It doesn’t mean you won’t get there.” Searching for a school? Explore ourK-12 directory. 8 Myths and Misconceptions About Dyslexia...