The Not-So-Hidden Cause Behind the A.D.H.D. Epidemic Details Published: Wednesday, 23 October 2013 10:49 Authors: LDonline.comToday's LD NewsThe New York TimesBetween the fall of 2011 and the spring of 2012, people across the United States suddenly found themselves unable to get their hands on A.D.H.D. medication. Low-dose generics were particularly in short supply. There were several factors contributing to the shortage, but the main cause was that...
Implementing Common Core for Students with Disabilities Details Published: Tuesday, 22 October 2013 10:35 Authors: LDonline.comToday's LD NewseSchool NewsA new website for students--and in particular, those with disabilities--is offering free "anytime, anyplace" resources, materials, and information to help schools ensure that their students meet the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Created by the Center for Technology Implementation (CTI), the...
Dyslexia Center Offers Alternative Teaching Mode for Kids Details Published: Monday, 21 October 2013 11:02 Authors: LDonline.comToday's LD NewsThe Voice (New Baltimore, MI)You can't fit a square peg in a round hole, but you can add some corners to the hole so the peg goes in clean. In the same way, children with dyslexia can learn the same things others do, but not in the same manner. According to the Michigan Dyslexia Institute, "the presence of...
Experts Say Future for People with Dyslexia Can Be Bright Details Published: Thursday, 17 October 2013 10:46 Authors: LDonline.comToday's LD NewsABC 33/40 (Birmingham, AL)Here's quite a list of celebrities: Walt Disney, Whoopi Golberg, Tim Tebow, Agatha Christie, Steve Jobs. All of them struggled with dyslexia. Dyslexia is a language processing disorder that can hinder reading, writing, spelling and speaking. The problem is people with dyslexia are often...