Posted in Discussion Topics, Education Issues and Ideas, News on Nov 20th, 2014 3 Comments »
A study was recently published that claims learning to read and improvement in reading ability has a positive effect on intelligence overall. Where to begin? First, getting past sensational science related headlines takes effort. I have an educated and beginners mind when it comes to reading research. I read through this study slowly, and appears […]
Posted in Discussion Topics, Education Issues and Ideas on Jun 13th, 2014 No Comments »
I came across this piece written by someone with Asperger’s Syndrome. She makes some important points to consider concerning the judgmental implications of terms such as “high functioning and low functioning.” I’m a fan of precise and descriptive diagnostic work, but the writer points out the subtle and unspoken judgements that accompany some of our […]
Posted in Discussion Topics, Education Issues and Ideas on May 5th, 2014 No Comments »
In this recent opinion piece in the NY Times, “The Upside of Dyslexia” science writer Annie Murphy Paul cites a few experiments that causes her to wonder about the positive attributes and cognitive abilities that may occur naturally in people who have dyslexia, and could in theory lead to better performance in certain artistic and […]
Posted in Discussion Topics, News on Apr 23rd, 2014 2 Comments »
Interesting and thought provoking op-ed piece in NY Times. Autism and the Agitator
Posted in Discussion Topics on Mar 20th, 2014 3 Comments »
This article from Forbes, like many, frames the debate around the question of when kid should start school. Too Much Too Soon: Why Children Should Spend More Time Playing And Start School Later The polar opposing sides argue for earlier or later start ages. The issue is framed around relative value of play versus “early […]
Posted in Discussion Topics, Education Issues and Ideas, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health on Feb 17th, 2014 2 Comments »
Slide above: Adapted from Exploring the Neurocircuitry of the Brain and Its Impact on Treatment Selections in ADHD, PRAKASH S. MASAND, MD; PETER S. JENSEN, MD; STEPHEN STAHL, MD, PHD There’s been a certain amount of press and attention on the intense marketing of medications for people with ADHD, and the perceived over-medication. Representing the […]
Posted in Discussion Topics, Education Issues and Ideas on Nov 2nd, 2013 No Comments »
I love finding schools and school cultures that consider and engage with emotional development practices, creative arts and vocational options. More often than not I come across these at programs for teens who are “at-risk.” Hollywood arts school gives struggling teens a second chance I wish these were the rule of thumb and for education […]
Posted in Discussion Topics, LD Support Sites on Sep 20th, 2013 32 Comments »
Dyslexia May Be Behind Directional Confusion Marson Nance’s wife doesn’t have to worry about him leaving her; she simply says his sense of direction is so bad, if he did go back to his parents on the east coast he’d probably end up in Nevada (where they live) anyway. When she tells him to turn […]
Posted in Discussion Topics, Social Issues and Ideas on Sep 11th, 2013 No Comments »
NY Times article on
Posted in Discussion Topics, Education Issues and Ideas, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health on Aug 30th, 2013 1 Comment »
It’s so fascinating to me to track the different attitudes and perspectives about having a learning disability. On one hand there is one that implies that having a learning disability somehow means you are brilliant in some way.” Paraphrased, that one may also be stated something like “Being dyslexic automatically means you have inherent talents […]
Posted in Discussion Topics, Learning Disabilities and Mental Health, Personal Stories on Jul 29th, 2013 2 Comments »
A few weeks ago my mom passed away and I haven’t felt much like writing or blogging. However that’s changed now. I want to connect the dots from something she emphasized to me a while back, and the whole idea of thinking it’s a good idea to cart out images and stories of celebrities who […]
Posted in Discussion Topics, Education Issues and Ideas on Apr 18th, 2013 4 Comments »
Alan Alda discusses his family experience with dyslexia on WNYC radio today. Alan Alda’s granddaughter goes to Kildonan School in NY (he discusses this in the interview). There’s still so much misinformation about dyslexia but it’s always good to hear thoughtful discussion and more awareness brought to the subject. Even this interview is filled with […]