New Dyslexia School Planned for in Marietta GA
Posted in K-12 Schools on Jan 30th, 2012 No Comments »
A new school for students with dyslexia is planned for the Marietta GA area.
Archive for January, 2012
More on Ritalin Controversy: Motherlode and The New York Times
Posted in Discussion Topics, Education Issues and Ideas, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health on Jan 30th, 2012 No Comments »
As expected, the recent piece in the NY Times Ritalin Gone Wrong, has led to mostly negative commentary from people who read the article as though the professor is attacking the biological case for ADHD and parents. He does claim that since the evidence does not support the long-term efficacy of Ritalin and stimulants for [...]
Does Ritalin Work for ADHD Long-Term?
Posted in Discussion Topics, Education Issues and Ideas, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health, News on Jan 29th, 2012 No Comments »
In an opinion piece in the NY Times, Dr. Alan Sroufe, a psychologist and professor Ameritus from The University of Minnesota argues that we must reduce our reliance on medicating children with stimulants because there are  no studies that indicate these medications have any long-term benefits. This is sure to create unrest and unease within [...]
Talking with an Expert on Dyslexia
Posted in K-12 Schools, Reading, Writing, and Math on Jan 25th, 2012 No Comments »
Dr. Gordon Sherman on Brain Research and Reading This is the transcript of an interview Gordon F. Sherman, Ph.D. did with Schwab Learning that although a few years old, is an good summary of the neurological basis of dyslexia. Dr. Sherman is the Executive Director of The Newgrange School in New Jersey. He was previously [...]
Wrong Kinds of Pressure on Autism Diagnosis Controversy
Posted in Discussion Topics, Education Issues and Ideas on Jan 21st, 2012 No Comments »
A Specialists’ Debate on Autism Has Many Worried Observers A debate among medical professionals over how to define autism has spilled over into the public domain, stirring anger and fear among many parents and advocates of those with the neurological disorder, even as some argue that the diagnosis has been too loosely applied. Personally, I’m [...]
Apple’s Entrance into Digital Textbooks: revolutionary?
Posted in Books and Videos, Computers and Software, Education Issues and Ideas, Learning Materials, News, Technology Issues and Ideas on Jan 19th, 2012 No Comments »
Apple’s Entrance into Digital Textbooks: revolutionary? Apple announced its entrance into digital textbooks, now selling through its iTunes and iBooks online. Though this has been somewhat expected, it’s exciting news. Believe me, this is not even the tip of the iceberg. I’ve already downloaded samples of the 8 textbooks listed in the iBooks store. While [...]
Autism Spectrum, Family Workshop Series at NYU
Posted in Events and Conferences, LD Support Sites on Jan 18th, 2012 No Comments »
The NYU Child Study Center announces a series of free workshops in which expert clinicians and researchers will address these and other concerns. The Autism Spectrum Disorders Clinical and Research Program’s 2012 Family Workshop Series is open to the public at no charge. Even as awareness of autism grows along with the number of cases [...]
Learning Disabilities Truth: Capitalizing on a Fixation.
Posted in LD Support Sites on Jan 12th, 2012 No Comments »
Temple Grandin, a noted animal scientist and professor at Colorado State University, who is also one of the world’s best known people with Asperger’s Syndrome (a form of high-functioning Autism) is often fascinating to listen to. She sometimes pops out with little gems, with a completely uncomplicated turn of phrase, that can go by so [...]
When it comes to dyslexia, diagnosis is never too late.
Posted in LD Support Sites on Jan 10th, 2012 No Comments »
From Metro.US: When it comes to dyslexia, diagnosis is never too late. Wealth and finance expert Charles Schwab didn’t quite figure out he has dyslexia until his son was a teenager. Pulitzer Prize winning poet Philip Schultz also didn’t realize he is dyslexic until well into adulthood as his son was receiving the diagnosis. Although [...]
Do Better! Learning Disabilities and Therapeutic Interventions
Posted in Discussion Topics, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health, Social Issues and Ideas on Jan 9th, 2012 2 Comments »
Despite the compelling and alarming statistics on the impact Learning Disabilities (LD) has on the mental health of our youth, there remains a great need to better understand the relationships between language-based LDs, Autism Spectrum, and depression, substance abuse, and defiance, and low self-esteem. While some in the therapeutic community know that upwards of 60% [...]
ADHD Kids Need Healthy Nutrition Too
Posted in Discussion Topics, News on Jan 9th, 2012 No Comments »
Researchers continue to find that while intensive dietary modifications may help some small sub-groups, kids with ADHD need a overall healthy diet of low processed foods and high on quality proteins, fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and quality fats, such as Omega-3.
Update on ADHD Medication Shortages
Posted in Discussion Topics, News on Jan 2nd, 2012 No Comments »
Back in November, I’d posted about reported shortages of medications for ADHD, and at the time I hadn’t heard enough about it nor had I heard of anyone who’s actually experienced this, so I wasn’t sure what to make of it. A couple of days ago, The New York Times reported further on these medication [...]