My son’s teacher doesn’t believe he is dyslexic. She thinks he has problems with his “working memory.” What does that mean? Working memory is usually measured by holding a limited amount of words/information in mind for a short period of time. As...
When Lauren Vanderkam studied the Schedules of high achievers, she found that they had many traits in common:1. They all get up EARLY before the insanity starts and before their goals have competition.2. They follow a RITUAL, or a healthy HABIT...
What a great initiative to re-start our children's creativity! Instead of plonking them in front of TV sets, computers or the X Box... create a cardboard box and have fun. If you miss the boat, meaning your children are too old, a great opportunity...
I just love this! It reminds me of my eldest son, who used to do this with his car collection, lining them up along the stairs and along the living room floor, spending hours playing that way - and he is not on the spectrum.When he was older, he...
How is ODD (oppositional defiant disorder) officially categorized? "It's not unusual for children -- especially those in their "terrible twos" and early teens -- to defy authority every now and then. They may express their defiance by arguing,...
I just happened to come across this YouTube clip of Kelli teaching kids to read very much like we do. She obviously has done the Davis Dyslexia Correction Program and what she says does make sense. Coincidentally I have been thinking along the same...
A typical letter/email from a worried mum: I am sure many mothers out there can relate very well! "Brief History - I have been aware that something hasn't being 'right' for a few years, Unfortunately there isn't a lot of Support or people who know...
What can I tell my child to feel more confident about their dyslexia? Depending on their age, using appropriate examples, explain the gift that their way of thinking comes with. My own passion about the abilities of that mindset probably helps, but...
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