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Divorce Rates Higher when Child has ADHD
Reuters
Parents of children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may be more likely than other parents to divorce before their child's 8th birthday, a new study of nearly 500 couples suggests. After that age, however, divorce rates were similar in both groups of parents.
‘I Just Hope My Story Will Show Other Dyslexics That They Can Achieve Their Dreams’
Western Mail (U.K.)
In this Dyslexia Awareness Week Alice Sutton hopes her story will help inspire other children with dyslexia to work hard, build on their talents and not give up on their dreams. At age 12 she finally found a school to help her, and now is in her first year at Staffordshire University.
(Opinion) Disabilities Not All the Same
The Observer (Canada)
Intellectual disabilities and learning disabilities are not interchangeable terms. "Learning disabilities" refers to a variety of disorders that affect the acquisition, retention, understanding, organization or use of verbal and/or non-verbal information. Learning disabilities are specific, not global impairments.
Is ADHD More Likely to Affect Movement in Boys or Girls?
Science Daily
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) appears to affect movement in boys more than it does in girls, according to a new study. "Our findings suggest that the differences between boys and girls with ADHD show up not only in behavior and symptoms but also in development of movement control, likely because girls' brains mature earlier than boys' brains," said study author E. Mark Mahone, Ph.D., with the Kennedy Krieger Institute.
Technology Choices Limited for Those with Disability
The Financial Times Limited (U.K.)
The biggest challenge for most IT system buyers is picking the right one, at the right price. The choice is far more limited, however, if they or their employees rely on "screen reader" technology to scan the text of a web page or application interface and present it in audio format.
There Is Help for Writing Problems
The Desert Sun (CA)
An educational psychologist answers a parent's question about assistive technology for a daughter just diagnosed with dysgraphia.
(Opinion) Schools Overlook Disabled Students
The Ledger (FL)
A civil rights lawyer specializing in juvenile-justice law with the Southern Poverty Law Center says that Florida's harsh approach to handling children with behavioral problems is just flat wrong. It will be far more economical, more humane and more effective to make sure these children get the help they need in school rather than to pay for incarceration later.
Biking South of the Border: A Dyslexic Perspective
The Western Front (WA)
As a recipient of Fairhaven's $15,000 Adventure Learning Grant, Western Washington University junior Tyson Minck is stretching his dollar and mind to the fullest potential in a journey which he has titled "The Bicycle's Impact on South America: A Dyslexic Perspective."
KSKA (AK)
Whether they are teaching English, math, social studies, history or science, Gateway School in Anchorage immerses students in language usage throughout the day and strives to meet the educational, emotional and physical needs of students struggling with dyslexia. Today on Line One, meet the founder of Gateway School, Marilyn Anderson along with education specialist, Doris Cerny when they join Dr. Woodard for a discussion on dyslexia.
Disabled Students Get 'a Level Playing Field'
The Windsor Star (Canada)
Imagine the teacher ordering the myopic kid in class to take off his glasses to ensure "a level playing field" with all those other sighted students who don't have the advantage of visual aids. A ridiculous proposition. But that is how dyslexic University of Windsor student Holly Ferguson often felt in high school and primary school in Toronto whenever she would ask for extra time and a quiet room, away from other distractions, to write her exams.
Education Week
The EPE Research Center, a division of the nonprofit organization that publishes Education Week, released a report that examines key issues facing students with disabilities. In conjunction with this release, a monthlong series of online chats will be held to discuss special education issues.
Managing the Employee Who Might Have ADHD
CVBT Central Valley Business Times (MN)
"I'm up to 67 jobs and counting," says David Wilkowske. Job hopping is not a hobby for him, but it has resulted in a new book, The Chronic Job Hopper: My Ongoing Battle With Attention Deficit Disorder. In this audio interview, he talks about his experiences and offers advice.
U of W Student Conquering Dyslexia
The Windsor Star (Canada)
Imagine the teacher ordering the myopic kid in class to take off his glasses to ensure "a level playing field" with all those other sighted students who don't have the advantage of visual aids. A ridiculous proposition. But that is how dyslexic University of Windsor student Holly Ferguson often felt in high school whenever she would ask for extra time and a quiet room, away from other distractions, to write her exams.
Aamir's Sleepless Night in Seattle
International Business Times (India)
Director Aamir Khan screened his movie, already a hit in India, at the International Dyslexia Association annual meeting held in Seattle. "As the lights dimmed I was really nervous. Here were people who know all about Dyslexia and work in the field of learning disabilities," he wrote. He was overwhelmed when Taare Zameen Par received a standing ovation.
Couple Give FSC $3.5 Million for Dyslexia School
The Ledger (FL)
Hal and Marjorie Roberts have good reason to be concerned about children with dyslexia. They have two grandchildren with the condition. On Friday they announced that Florida Southern College will receive $3.5 million to create the Roberts Academy, a transitional school for intellectually gifted children with dyslexia.
Court Reverses Ruling on Would-Be Doctors
San Francisco Chronicle (CA)
Would-be doctors in California with dyslexia or other disabilities that affect their reading skills aren't entitled to extra time or other accommodations on the medical school entrance exam, a state appeals court said Thursday, reversing a lower-court decision.
Understanding Individual Education Plans
The Observer (FL)
An Observer reporter shares her experience navigating special education for her daughter: I have had three IEP meetings thus far, and find that preparation is key. My best advice for any parent who goes through the IEP process is to become well-informed about the rights of your child.
Attention Deficit Disorder Can Make Work Difficult
The Vancouver Sun (Canada)
People with ADD can benefit from disclosing their learning disability at work, but people should make the decision carefully. Fortunately, there are plenty of strategies people with ADD can employ at work to manage things more effectively.
Author Jackie Tells of Battle with Dyslexia
Ross-shire Journal (Scotland)
An inspirational Ross-shire children's author, who has battled dyslexia all her life, is urging local youngsters to get their creative juices flowing. Sixty-year-old Jackie Wood's Scatwell Rabbits series of illustrated books have sold more than 1,000 copies. She urged youngsters, "If you have a problem reading you should let people know as there are many things that can be done to help you."
Study: How to Treat Childhood Anxiety
KTRK-TV (TX)
Childhood anxieties are incredibly prevalent, and at times far more severe than the monster under the bed. Overwhelming and debilitating anxieties affect an estimated 10 to 20 percent of children, according to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. A study unveiled today that will be published in the New England Journal of Medicine, aims answer the question of how to treat those children.
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