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Are Children Diagnosed With ADHD More Likely to Be Overweight?
HealthNews
Each year in the United States, an increasing number of children and teens are diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and each year the percentage of children and teens that are overweight increases. Could there be a link between the two? According to a study published in the July issue of Pediatrics, the answer is YES.
The Atlantic
Dyslexia is often diagnosed when a child or adult has more difficulty with reading than their IQ would suggest. New research adds to this discrepancy model by using fMRI patterns.
Are Food Dyes Fueling Kids' Hyperactivity?
ABC News
The Center for Science in the Public Interest recently called on the Food and Drug Administration to ban artificial coloring in all U.S. foods based on a controversial claim that artificial coloring is behind the rise in kids' behavioral problems, like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. To others, however, that connection is far less clear.
Are L.A. Charter Schools Screening Out Special Ed. Students?
On Special Education Blog, Education Week
A new report from the Office of the Independent Monitor in the Los Angeles school district looks at whether charter schools ask parents up front—before they can enroll—if their children have disabilities. In traditional Los Angeles public schools, about 13 percent of students have a disability, while in the district's 183 charter schools, only about 8 percent of students have special needs.
Are Our Schools Failing Dyslexics?
The Herald (Scotland)
It was more than a century ago that dyslexia was first identified as a distinct learning difficulty. The term was coined in 1887 by a German ophthalmologist to describe the case of an otherwise normal boy who had a severe impairment in reading and writing. In the intervening years, the understanding and treatment of the condition has grown rapidly but, as a new report out today shows, schools across Scotland are still failing some dyslexic pupils.
Are Some Brains Better at Learning Languages?
Discovery News
There may be certain areas in the brain that are enlarged or extra efficient that could lend some language learners an advantage. Studies show that it becomes more difficult to learn new languages as you get older. Neuroscientists are still trying to understand all the various brain regions involved in learning language.
That raises the question: Is there something unique about certain brains, which allows some people to speak and understand so many more languages than the rest of us?
Are You Ready for the ADA Amendments Act of 2008?
Workforce Management (CA)
When President George W. Bush signed legislation to expand the protections afforded by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, it broadened the definition of 'disabled,' triggering important changes for employers. Being informed of these changes—and in compliance with the new law—is a must for employers and HR.
Arizona Educator Sets an Example
Arizona Republic
The 40 students at Scottsdale, Arizona's Lexis Preparatory School have a special relationship with Head of School Dana Herzberg. The students, who have learning disabilities such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and dyslexia, have a school leader who has overcome similar learning disabilities. "They can't say, 'You don't understand. It's hard.' " Herzberg said. "Well, I do get it."
Arizona Woman Helps ADHD/ LD Students Prepare for SAT
The Arizona Republic
Clair Hinckley runs a tutoring service that helps high school students take the SAT and improve their grades and writing skills to help them become better candidates for college admissions and scholarships. She helps two groups of students, she said: the high achievers who want to get into prestigious colleges and students with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder or learning disabilities who want to improve their test scores and schoolwork. Hinckley has an adult form of ADHD herself, so it helps her connect with those kids, she said.
Arizona: Scholarships Should Remain; Legislature Cuts Money
Daily Courier (AZ)
The roller coaster ride continues for parents working to get the best education available for their special needs children. The Arizona Legislature in 2006 approved a scholarship program for special needs students and foster children. The scholarship program, which the Arizona Department of Education manages, is under attack on two fronts, legally and financially.
Arkansas Legislation Could Require Dyslexia Testing for All Students
Today's THV (AK)
A proposed legislation would require Arkansas schools to test for dyslexia. The disorder causes the brain to misinterpret letters and words, and studies show many children diagnosed before 3rd grade can be treated.
Artist 'Draws' from Life Experiences
The Times (IN)
Ben Glenn grabbed his chalk and started creating a colorful centerpiece on a black bed sheet. The "Chalk Guy" entertained the large crowd during the ninth annual Boys & Girls Club's Steak and Burger dinner at the Porter County Expo Center in Washington Township, Indiana. Glenn, who suffers from ADHD and dyslexia, told the audience how he was labeled "special" as a child and in middle school was called "stupid." "I'm 35 years old now, but I still remember one of my teachers telling me to try, and she saw the potential in me," Glenn said. "You have to see challenges as an opportunity."
Artist Kay Cochran Is Showing Her Work in Eagle, CO
Vail Daily News (CO)
Trekkies will appreciate one of Eagle resident Kay Cochran’s resume entries. The 41-year-old sculpted some of the dummy Borg drones for various Star Trek films. Cochran says she has dyslexia and that art represents effective communication for her since written communication can be very awkward.
As Special Education Class Sizes Increase in NYC, Community Members and Advocates Grow Worried
Bed-Stuy Patch (NY)
The Panel on Education Policy recently agreed to a change in the Fair Student Funding formula that will increase New York City's special education class sizes at the start of the 2011 school year. This change will raise enrollment in elementary school inclusions classes from 10 to 12 students, and in high school self-contained classes from 12 to 15 students. The projected changes have left some parents, teachers and community advocates worried.
Ask for Behavior Plan at School for Child with ADHD
The Flint Journal (MI)
Columnist Kori Carson Dean fields a question from a concerned mother regarding her 10-year-old son, who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. His teacher constantly sends him to the office for behavioral problems, and then the principal suspends him from school. Dean advises the mother on the next steps she should take toward keeping him in school and getting the services he needs to succeed.
Assisted Listening Devices Benefit Children with Dyslexia
MedicalXpress.com
For children with dyslexia, the use of assistive listening devices (classroom frequency modulation systems) reduces auditory processing variability, with concomitant improvements in reading and phonological awareness, according to a study published online Sept. 4 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Assisting Struggling Students is Topic of Talk
Post-Bulletin (MN)
With the right help, students who struggle with reading, writing and spelling can excel in school. Wilson Anderson, a 40-year teaching veteran, will speak at the Reading Center and Dyslexia Institute of Minnesota Nov. 19. Parents can learn how to help their struggling children.
Assisting Students with Special Needs
Education Week Teacher
How can teachers best assist students with special needs? It's a question facing many of us daily. Three experienced educators — Michael Thornton, Gloria Lodato Wilson, and Ira David Socol — are offering their thoughts on the topic.
Assistive Technology Helps Students with Disabilities Keep Up in School
Steamboat Pilot & Today (CO)
A child with limited sight would have been excluded from many learning activities just 15 years ago. Relegated to large-print books and unable to read classroom handouts, unless specially printed, children with low vision often were left in the dark. But for students today technology now exists — and is present in the Steamboat Springs School District of Steamboat Springs, CO — to help children with disabilities read and write every line of their curriculum.
Assistive Technology Tools for Writing
Bend Language & Learning
Writing by hand can be a daunting task for students with dysgraphia, dyslexia, or motor limitations. As a result, students with handwriting challenges typically produce written work that is far below their oral expressive skills. Fortunately, assistive technology can alleviate the handwriting burden, so that students are freed to focus on the content of their written work. As the holiday shopping season approaches, you may wish to consider investing in technology to support your child’s writing skills.
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