Homework 101

By Jenny Ann Frank, CSW  "It's time to do your homework." "But Mom, Dad..." Sound familiar? For many parents, these words are heard from the month of September and last well into June. What can be done to maximize stronger work habits and minimize frustration for you and your child? Quite a lot. School-to-Home Organization:  Eliminate the risk of forgotten...

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Common Warning Signs of Dyslexia in College Students and Adults

 By National Center for Learning Difficulties Editorial Team  Have you always struggled with reading, spelling or writing and wondered if you (or an adult you care about) might have a learning disability (LD) such as dyslexia ? It’s never too late to seek help to discover whether LD is contributing to or underlying these problems. Dyslexia is a language-based...

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Dyslexia: what’s it got to do with talking?

Written by Amanda Baxter  (Communication Advisor for I CAN, the children’s communication charity) My best friend at school had dyslexia (she still has). No, really, she does – it’s not just made up for this blog. She is funny, bright and full of good ideas but when it came to reading, writing and maths she found it really hard. Even now she loves reading but...

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Michael Merzenich: Growing evidence of brain plasticity

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Reading is Not Easy Because Reading is Not Natural

January 2, 2013 by Geoff Nixon Why Reading Is Not Natural Reading is not natural, but speaking is. These simple facts, however scientifically sound, are some of the most difficult for both educators as well as parents to grasp. Because of this widespread belief otherwise, the process of learning to read, write, and interpret text is seen as something that all children...

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Disliking School and Losing Confidence: The Matthew Effect and Your Child

  January 16, 2013 by Geoff Nixon Somewhere between second and fourth grade, parents and teachers begin to observe a very noticeable difference among kids when it comes to both their academic performance and their feelings about school. Usually, the two go hand in hand. Youngsters who perform well in school find it enjoyable while those who struggle academically...

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Mistaking OCD For ADHD Has Serious Consequences

Article Date: 28 Dec 2012 - 0:00 PST On the surface, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) appear very similar, with impaired attention, memory, or behavioral control. But Prof. Reuven Dar of Tel Aviv University's School of Psychological Sciences argues that these two neuropsychological disorders have very different roots...

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