How to spot Dyscalculia?
How to spot Dyscalculia? Learning Disability Symptoms Let’s be real, Math is a difficult subject for many students but with regular practice, some students get the hang of it. However, what happens when even practicing math can’t help a child grasp the concept of math? What do we call this learning difficulty? We […]
Math Anxiety v/s Dyscalculia.
Math anxiety v/s Dyscalculia Learning Disabilities Types Let’s be honest, math is hard for many students. But for others, it can be more than just difficult. As students begin to learn math in school, they are often overwhelmed and nervous about the subject, especially during their first math exam, but after they have learned […]
5 Tips For Developing Student’s Executive Functioning Skills
Perceptual-Motor skills Motor Skill Development Perceptual motor skills are movement skills that are vital to the development, learning and growth of children. It is the ability of a child to use their senses and their motor skills in conjunction with their environment to interact with it. For example, In order for a baby […]
Does Dyslexia and Dyscalculia Co-exist?
Does dyslexia and dyscalculia co-exist? Treatment For Dyscalculia and dyslexia. Before we get into the nitty gritty of finding out whether Dyslexia and Dyscalculia co- exist, let’s brief up on what Dyslexia and Dyscalculia really are. Dyslexia is formally known as a learning disorder that affects a child’s ability to read, write, speak and […]
What are executive functioning skills?
What are executive functioning skills? Some of us may have heard of the term “Executive functioning skills” floating around on blogs or other forums which is often associated with learning disabilities like ADHD, or sometimes applied to any learning difficulty. Whatever the context may be, it may have raised certain questions in our mind […]
Perceptual Motor Skills
Perceptual motor skills are movement skills that are vital to the development, learning and growth of children. It is the ability of a child to use their senses and their motor skills in conjunction with their environment to interact with it. For example, In order for a baby to crawl, push objects, and eventually walk; […]
How to Improve Reading Skills?
Improve Reading Skills How to Improve Reading Skills? Reading is an essential part of any child’s development on an emotional and intellectual level. By learning new words, a child will improve his/her language association skills, as well as improve their fundamentals of the language. If you are worried about your child’s reading ability, […]
Types of Reading Difficulties
Types of Dyslexia There are many children who have certain types of reading difficulties. These difficulties stem from those with reading disabilities such as dyslexia or learning disabilities or those who simply lag behind and could use some focused reading assistance. Children with reading difficulties can severely impair their academic performance and, if it […]
Myth & Facts of Learning Disability
Learning Disability Here are some common myths that we can fact check: Myth 1: Learning disabilities usually occur in children with low intelligence or aptitude. The statement is incorrect. Children with learning disabilities typically have a high IQ level. The learning disabilities are only visible in children with average or above-average intelligence. Nevertheless, […]
Myth & Facts of ADHD
Neuroimaging(Brain Imaging) Here are some common myths & Facts of ADHD: ADHD myth #1: It’s not a real medical condition. There is growing scientific evidence that ADHD or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a legitimate diagnosis, including that of the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Department of Education. The Diagnostic […]
