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U.S. to Nation’s Schools: Spend Fast, Keep Receipts
The New York Times (NY)
The U.S. Education Department sent guidance to governors, state education commissioners and thousands of school superintendents encouraging them to "spend funds quickly to save and create jobs." The guidance admonished educators to spend the stimulus money, which is temporary, in ways that would minimize the dislocation that could follow when it ran out in two years.
U.S. To Start $3.2 Billion Child Health Study in January
Reuters
A study that will cost $3.2 billion and last more than two decades to track the health of 100,000 U.S. children from before birth to age 21 will be launched in January, U.S. health officials said on Friday. The National Children's Study will examine factors behind autism, cerebral palsy, learning disabilities, birth defects, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, diabetes, asthma, heart disease, obesity and other conditions, the U.S. government's National Institutes of Health said.
UF to Develop Program Supporting Students with LD Majoring in Sciences, Math
University of Florida News
The University of Florida has received an $846,000 National Science Foundation grant to develop a model program to help students with learning disabilities achieve academic success in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math, collectively referred to as STEM.
UI Student Overcomes Learning Disability
Iowa City Press-Citizen (IA)
A University of Iowa student has managed to overcome learning disabilities and ADHD on her march toward a master's degree. Kristi Starnes, 28, was diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder two years ago and also has dealt with learning disabilities for reading, writing and mathematical reasoning since fifth grade.
UK: 'Language Gene' Effect Explored by Edinburgh Scientists
BBC News
Scientists have said their discovery of a gene could help explain dyslexia and speech disorders in children. The University of Edinburgh staff found the gene ROBO1 linked to the mechanism in the brain that helps infants develop speech.
UK: A Lot of Help from Their Friend
The Guardian (UK)
Since winning the regional award for special needs teacher of the year in June, Elaine Loughran of County Antrim, Northern Ireland has put special needs back on the map. While Loughran applies every ounce of her imagination and energy to her teaching practice, it is the behind-the-scenes work for children who are genuinely struggling that is most commendable and has won her the UK award.
UK: ADHD 'Queue Jumpers' Spark Debate
BBC News (UK)
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are being given passes in most UK theme parks to jump the queue if they can prove they have the condition. This may reduce the stress of waiting, which they find very difficult. But Professor Katya Rubia, of London's Institute of Psychiatry, said it was important they learned to do so.
UK: ADHD Brain Chemistry Clue Found
BBC News (UK)
US researchers have pinned down new differences in the brain chemistry of people with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). They found ADHD patients lack key proteins which allow them to experience a sense of reward and motivation.
UK: All Prisoners to be Tested for ADHD
The Guardian (UK)
Police, courts and prisons will test all adult offenders for attention deficit disorders in a bid to reduce reoffending rates and cut aggressive behavior in prisons. The scheme is being set up by the Department of Health after research revealed a disproportionately high number of undiagnosed and untreated sufferers in the criminal justice system.
UK: Birth Impact on Learning Problems
BBC News
Babies born slightly early or two weeks late have a marginally raised risk of learning difficulties — from poor vision to autism, research suggests. The Glasgow University study of 400,000 schoolchildren found those born between 37 to 39 weeks were 16% more likely to develop problems than those born at 40. But the overall risk was still relatively low, at 5% of all children.
UK: Boy Spreads Message about ADHD
Cranswick Today (UK)
A young boy from Scunthorpe with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has designed a leaflet to help raise awareness about the condition. Bradlei Byrne, 10, who attends Brumby Junior School in North Lincolnshire, made the leaflet 'How I Cope with ADHD' as part of a project to help him manage his behavior in school.
UK: Children Should Learn to Speak Before They Learn to Read Says Review
The Times (UK)
The heavy emphasis on teaching children to read and write in nursery and reception classes is preventing teachers from focusing on more important aspects of early childhood development, such as speaking and listening skills, the author of a major government report has warned. John Bercow, a Conservative MP and author of a report on speech, language and communication (SLC) needs, was speaking as the government announced a £40 million program, called Every Child a Talker, which will provide training to help nursery staff identify and support children with speaking and language problems at an early age.
UK: College Claims Dyslexia Award
Mid Devon Star (UK)
Queen Elizabeth's Community College in Crediton has been acknowledged for its work in helping students with dyslexia. The college has received the "Devon Inclusion Award – Dyslexia" at the 'established level'. The award, now into its third year, was set up by Devon’s Dyslexia Strategy Group. It aims to help schools improve access to the curriculum for students with severe literacy difficulties, and to recognize good practice.
UK: Disabled Horsforth Teenager Pens Novel
Headingley Today (UK)
Horsforth's Lucy Greenwood was born a fighter. Lucy. 13, has battled a stroke at birth, mild cerebral palsy and dyspraxia, secretly penning an incredible book called The Lost Ruby. Her parents had no idea that the youngster had been furiously rattling out page after page of her novel before firing off copies to publishers all over the UK.
The Telegraph (UK)
Learner drivers with conditions such as dyspraxia, which affects hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness and short-term memory can find it even more challenging than most to get their license.
UK: Dyslexia Families Worry Over Cash
BBC News (UK)
Families who paid for a controversial treatment for dyslexia are waiting to see if they have lost their money after the company hit financial difficulties. The Dore program claimed exercises such as tying knots and balancing on "wobble boards" stimulated parts of the brain and improved reading and writing. Some 30,000 children and adults have participated in the program since 2000.
UK: Dyslexia Linked to Muscle Control
BBCNews (UK)
Dyslexia could be caused by defects in the part of the brain that controls muscle co-ordination, Edinburgh scientists have discovered. Edinburgh University scientists have found the cerebellum, at the base of the brain, may influence how a person learns to interpret written language.
UK: Dyslexic Girl Wins Poetry Prize
Witney Gazette (UK)
A dyslexic youngster has won first prize in a national poetry competition. Brigid Davidson, from Chipping Norton, won first place in the Charley Boorman Poetry Competition, organized by Dyslexia Action as part of Dyslexia Awareness Week. Children aged four to 14 were asked to write about what reading meant to them.
UK: Dyslexic Man Named as Top Teacher
BBC News (UK)
A West Yorkshire teacher who overcame dyslexia to achieve his career dream has been named the most outstanding new teacher England. Edward Vickerman, head of business at The Freeston Business and Enterprise College in Normanton, was given the title at the Teaching Awards in London. Because of his dyslexia, the 26-year-old said he was sidelined at school and not expected to achieve much.
UK: Government Orders Inquiry Into Teaching of Children with Dyslexia
The Independent (United Kingdom)
Ministers will today announce a major review of the way an estimated 300,000 dyslexic children are taught in state schools. Announcing the review to The Independent, Ed Balls, the Schools Secretary, said he believed the review would provide "firm evidence of the way forward, convince the skeptics that dyslexia exists and tell us how best to get these children the help they deserve".
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