What is Dyscalculia?
Dyscalculia is similar to dyslexia in that it is a learning disability. Although experienced in a similar amount of people as Dyslexia, it is not often highlighted. It is a math-based disability.
How To Engage With Family Members Suffering From Dementia
Dementia is a serious disease that affects between 5 to 7 percent of people over the age of 60. However, this number drastically increases as the age rises as well. This can impact family members. The holiday season is a time when families come together to eat and share in the joy.
That is why it is important to be prepared on how to kindly treat family members with dementia.
The Seven Stages of Dementia
This is the most common system for understanding the progression of Dementia into seven stages.
Why Are We Still Teaching Reading the Wrong Way?
Teacher preparation programs continue to ignore the sound science behind how people become readers.
Our children aren’t being taught to read in ways that line up with what scientists have discovered about how people actually learn.
Can Certain Colors Help Reading Speed for Those with Dyslexia?
A new study seems to indicate color can play a role in reading speed for children with dyslexia. Specifically, a green filter.
Colored filters for the treatment of learning disabilities were first patented in 1983. But, their efficacy has always remained questionable at best. That is why this new data is important.
New CDC Guidelines For Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently released a major new guideline on diagnosing and managing concussions and head-related injuries in children. The guideline focuses on MTBI, for mild traumatic brain injury, which some may refer to as a concussion. This is the first evidence-based clinical guideline in the United States for diagnosing and managing concussion or mild traumatic brain injury concussion.
Alternative Therapies for Managing Chronic Pain
Although opioid medication is a common treatment for Chronic pain and can be a safe and effective treatment for pain relief, there can be complications. That is why it is important to know all of your options.
Did you know October is National Dyslexia Awareness Month?
The idea for the month’s designation came from The International Dyslexia Association.The United States Senate has recognized National Dyslexia Awareness month since 2015. It occurs throughout the month with organizations putting together many events for people to learn more about Dyslexia.
What are the types of ADHD and What’s the difference between ADD and ADHD?
What distinguishes Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) from Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is that ADD is not an actual medical term…
Apathy Might be a Warning Sign for Dementia
Older and even middle-aged adults can become uncharacteristically blasé as a forerunner to dementia, years before clear-cut signs appear…
