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14/04/2023

What we know about the long-term effects of stimulants taken for ADHD.

07/04/2023

Many teachers feel that their degree did not prepare them to teach autistic students, yet autism occurs in 1 in 44 eight year old children, so they are highly likely to have at least one autistic child in their classroom. The course starts with understanding the autistic learning profile, including....

16/03/2023

If your child seems frustrated with learning to read and write over an extended period of time, he may have a learning disorder called dyslexia.

27/02/2023

Vocabulary is so important. I say to all my students the ability to read a word is one thing but to read that word and understand the meaning, to be able to use that word meaningfully is far more important and valuable.

Odds are extremely high that in a typical class of 25 students there will be a few with vocabulary difficulties.

Regardless of the reason for their language difficulties, all these students will benefit from adjustments and additional support.

Find out more at https://fivefromfive.com.au/vocabulary/vocabulary-and-struggling-readers/

03/01/2023

Girls with ADHD often have a type called ADHD-inattentive (ADHD-I). That means they have a hard time paying attention, staying organized, and managing their time. But they are not hyper. They don’t fit into the picture most people have of ADHD: A young boy who can’t sit still and is bouncing off the walls.

Learn signs of ADHD in girls. Child Mind Institute explains how ADHD symptoms are different in girls than boys and what to look for.

01/01/2023

09/11/2022

‘The science of reading has become a powerful movement, and program developers and publishers have taken note. In an effort to hold onto their share of the market, many have claimed to have incorporated science into their programs. Unfortunately, a new label on a package doesn’t necessarily indicate there’s a better product inside. As contradictory claims are made, how can educators know who and what to believe?’ Read more from The University of Florida Literacy Institute.

https://ufli.education.ufl.edu/science-or-snake-oil/?fbclid=IwAR0e7KjefA9afSA-Lowsg6PHepE0JB7qvNw57TLH_mTQCZoGMszojUMawSc

16/10/2022

24/09/2022

Learn about social issues for kids with learning problems. Child Mind Institute help parents and teachers deal with learning and attention disorders.

05/09/2022

31/08/2022

https://open.spotify.com/episode/27rQRvm0sg6ikj9PayG5xa?si=1efec7f0eb434e5d

A great podcast that is worth a listen for any parent of a child with a learning disability. Kate Cole shares her story on how she fought and managed to get NDIS funding for her child with a learning disability.

Episode · Dyscastia · In this episode, we chat with Kate Cole, a determined parent who managed to secure NDIS funding for her child living with dyslexia. Kate tells us exactly how she did it! In this episode, we chat with Kate Cole, who tells her NDIS funding story. Kate tells us why she applied a...