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The Difference Between an ADHD Brain and a Normal Brain

Posted on 6.Sep.21 in Struggling Readers

Over the years, scientists have extensively studied the Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) brain. What they found is that a person with ADHD has a differently wired brain than a neurotypical… Read more

Difference Between ADD and ADHD

Posted on 3.Sep.21 in Struggling Readers

Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, is often talked about using the three different types; Predominantly Inattentive, Predominantly Hyperactive-Impulsive or Combined Presentation. On some occasions, a student might be referred to as… Read more

What Do You Mean by Directional Dyslexia?

Posted on 31.Aug.21 in Struggling Readers

Directional dyslexia is a misnomer. The term is sometimes erroneously used to describe people who have difficulty with visual-spatial skills. There are many skills encompassed within the term visual-spatial skills. … Read more

ADHD in Teens

Posted on 31.Aug.21 in Struggling Readers

Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is typically diagnosed in the early stages of a child’s life. Symptoms of ADHD do not go away or get cured as the child ages. In… Read more

Types of ADHD in Kids

Posted on 31.Aug.21 in Struggling Readers

Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder can present in multiple different ways. There are three different types of ADHD and a child’s diagnosis depends on what symptoms present the strongest in an individual.… Read more

ADHD and Screen Time

Posted on 30.Aug.21 in Struggling Readers

The Covid Pandemic and quarantine has brought many challenges for families around the world, but parents of children with Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), may have felt more of an impact… Read more

The Best Resources on Dyslexia for Parents

Posted on 30.Aug.21 in Struggling Readers

Whether you are brand new to the dyslexia world or have been navigating it for years, we hope this list of resources will help you feel confident supporting your child!… Read more

The Best Books: Ideas for Children with Dyslexia

Posted on 30.Aug.21 in Struggling Readers

What can my child read? This is a common question for the parents of a child who has dyslexia. Since a child with dyslexia has strong comprehension skills, often above… Read more

How to Help a Child with Dyslexia

Posted on 30.Aug.21 in Struggling Readers

Four Steps for Parents Finding out your child has dyslexia [link to what is dyslexia brief] often asks parents to re-envision their plans for their child’s education. Some parents may… Read more

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