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Neurological research into dyslexia
March 21, 2010 · 1 Comment
Brain scanning or neuroimaging as we know it today began to be developed in the 1980s and 1990s. The present day Brain Imaging Techniques are: Computed tomography (CT) or computed axial tomography (CAT) Diffuse optical imaging (DOI) or Diffuse Optical Tomography (DOT) Event-related optical signal (EROS) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) Magnetoencephalography (MEG) which also uses superconducting quantum interference devices (SQUIDs) Positron emission tomography (PET) Single photon emission computed tomography (SPECT). The neuroimaging techniques... [Read the full story]
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Recognizing Dyslexia
July 28, 2009 · Leave a Comment
The British Dyslexia Association (BDA) has provided awareness information for the recognition of learning difficulties, and advice for parents and teachers (compiled by Jo Davies). The New Zealand Ministry of Education Te Kete Ipurangi website includes a working definition of dyslexia and a downloadable pdf document “Literature Review: An International Perspective on Dyslexia“. On the Team Up website, is a downloadable pamphlet for parents “Dyslexia: Breaking down the barriers” providing basic information. If the answer to all or several of the following questions is “Yes”,... [Read the full story]
Indications of Dyslexia
Indications at Pre-School Stage
July 26, 2009 · 1 Comment
Based upon statments in the British Dyslexia Association publication “Early Help Better Future” The following are indications of Dyslexia found in Pre-School Children. * Persistent jumbled phrases, eg. ‘cobbler club’ for toddler’s club’ * Use of substitute words eg. ‘lampshade’ for ‘lamppost’. * Inability to remember the label for known objects. E’. table, chair. * Difficulty learning nursery rhymes and rhyming words eg. Mat, sat, cat. * Later than expected speech development. * May have walked early, but did not crawl – was a bottom shuffler or tummy wriggler. *... [Read the full story]
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Is your method only for dyslexics?
July 28, 2009 · Leave a Comment
Answer. No. Tutoring using the multi-sensory learning style helps with all students who are having difficulty with the written word. var addthis_language = 'en';var addthis_options = 'email, favorites, digg, delicious, myspace, google, facebook, reddit, live, more'; Read More →
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“In the Head” Knowledge – A Paradox of Dyslexia
July 27, 2009 · Leave a Comment
A child with Dyslexia usually has good oral comprehension, and usually…. var addthis_language = 'en';var addthis_options = 'email, favorites, digg, delicious, myspace, google, facebook, reddit, live, more'; Read More →
What is Dyslexia
What is Dyslexia?
July 26, 2009 · Leave a Comment
The word dyslexia comes form Greek and means difficulty with words and written language. This can mean difficulty with: *”hearing” the separate sounds in language. * spelling correctly. * decoding words, and because of this coping with reading. * with organising written language. * processing oral language at speed. * abstract language – understanding metaphor, puns, jokes. * slowness to develop literacy skills, behind their age level in literacy skills. * coordination difficulties – gross and/or fine motor. Dyslexia is believed to have a physical basis. The way that the nervous... [Read the full story]
Indications of Dyslexia
Indications at Pre-School Stage
Based upon statments in the British Dyslexia Association publication “Early Help Better Future” The following are indications of Dyslexia found in Pre-School Children. * Persistent jumbled phrases, eg. ‘cobbler club’ for toddler’s club’ * Use of substitute words eg. ‘lampshade’ for ‘lamppost’. * Inability to remember the... Read more of this article
Indications at Primary School Stage
Based upon statments in the British Dyslexia Association publication “Early Help Better Future” The following are indications of Dyslexia found in Primary School Children Difficulty Reading and Spelling Puts letters and figures around the wrong way Leaves letters out of words or puts them in the wrong order Still occasionally confuses... Read more of this article
Indications Over Twelve Years Old
Based upon statments in the British Dyslexia Association publication “Early Help Better Future” The following are indications of Dyslexia found in Children over Twelve years still read inaccurately? still have difficulties in spelling? need to have instructions and telephone numbers repeated? get “tongue tied” using long words such... Read more of this article
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