Dyslexia shows up differently in different languages and cultures. Dyslexia is sometimes difficult to detect and pin down from one country to the next. In the USA, there are many sub-types of dyslexia, based somewhat on where weaknesses show up in reading and writing. In other countries, dyslexia may present differently based on what parts
DetailsYour child craves your company, and spending time with him or her is the best thing you could do to help boost confidence and self-esteem. However, many parents don’t know what they could or should be doing with their kids. While there are a million and one activities you could share, here are a few
DetailsDyslexia is not a disease or handicap. Quite the opposite—it’s simply a different way of processing and learning to read. In fact, many dyslexics show phenomenal talents in other areas that have nothing to do with school or reading. I remember one sixth-grade boy who was both dyslexic and ADHD. To keep him from disrupting
DetailsNutrition affects every cell in the body, and it plays a role in reversing dyslexia. In order to effect true reversal of dyslexia, nutrition cannot be overlooked. Food gives your brain, muscles, bones, organs, and blood the nutrients they need to be healthy. Good nutrition isn’t something you can practice occasionally; it needs to be
DetailsAt least 75% of the children I see have allergies as well as dyslexia or other learning or behavioral issues. If a child has allergies, it’s difficult to know which emotional or physical symptoms are coming from the allergy and which are part of the learning or behavior challenge. Many actions we wouldn’t typically associate
DetailsThe International Dyslexia Association defines dyslexia as “a specific learning disability that is neurological [brain-based] in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and / or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities.” Dyslexia symptoms can appear at any age but are most common in young children. Those with dyslexia have
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The International Dyslexia Association defines dyslexia as “a specific learning disability that is neurological in origin. It is characterized by difficulties with accurate and / or fluent word recognition and by poor spelling and decoding abilities.” Dyslexia symptoms can manifest at any age, but most often appear in young children. Those with dyslexia have trouble
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