Recent dyslexia research conducted by scientists at Georgetown University has shed new light on the causes of the disorder, as well as how it impacts females and males. Brain studies reveal that dyslexia looks different in a female’s brain as opposed to a male’s brain. Females show deficits in the areas of the brain associated…
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In an earlier post, the link between the cerebellum and ADHD was discussed. In this post, the functions of the cerebellum will be discussed in greater detail. Additionally, several exercises that work to improve the functioning of the cerebellum will be reviewed. Functions of the Cerebellum Although the cerebellum has many responsibilities, its central function…
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In a recent post, a few popular dyslexia treatments were discussed, among them phonics training, the Slingerland Method, and vestibular training like the Learning Breakthrough Program. However, there are also many school-based dyslexia treatments of which parents should be aware in order to maximize their child’s chances for educational success. There is no drug treatment…
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In an earlier post, some common drug-free treatments for ADHD were discussed. As mentioned in that article, parents whose children have been diagnosed with ADHD may be reluctant to put their child on medication for many reasons, if not for the side effects and potential for drug abuse. While medication is a very popular and…
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Children who have dyslexia are often labeled as lazy or unmotivated. However, nothing could be further from the truth. Children with dyslexia genuinely want to do well in school, but because of the way their brains are wired, they process information differently. However, dyslexia brain research shows that children with dyslexia, especially those with developmental…
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Dyslexia is actually a broad term used to describe a family of closely related disorders that are classified based on their associated symptoms. By breaking down dyslexia into three more specific subtypes, parents, educators and interventionists can better plan services to meet the child’s specific needs. The types of dyslexia are determined according to the…
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It’s impossible to escape technology in today’s world, especially so for children. Kids are becoming more and more sedentary as their screen time with laptops, tablets and cell phones steadily increases. While technology provides many benefits for children, particularly in the classroom, there are a number of serious drawbacks to the increased number of hours…
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Although the specific cause of ADHD is unknown, what is known is that there is a link between ADHD and the cerebellum because brain scans reveal that many children who have ADHD have cerebellums that are under-developed. The human cerebellum constitutes about 10 percent of the brain’s size, but because it has so many densely…
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Dyslexia can be an extremely frustrating disorder to live with. It can be difficult for children to understand their disorder and the symptoms they struggle with each and every day. This, in turn, can cause children a lot of emotional distress as a result of the discouraging nature of dyslexia. As a parent, it’s important…
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ADHD presents many challenges for children and parents alike. To effectively overcome these challenges, it is paramount that you take time to implement strategies to help both you and your child manage his or her symptoms of ADHD. As discussed in this post, there are many strategies for parenting a child with ADHD. Here are…
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