When it comes to child development, there has been a long debate over nature vs. nurture. In the following opinion article posted on the Los Angeles Times, join a mother as she navigates through the idea of nature vs. nurture when it comes to her child's ADHD. Is it genes? Is it me? A mother's maze through ADHD Add Comment  If you are a regular reader of our blog postings, you know that L & L believes strongly in the use of technology. Technology is essential in today's society. We feel that it is important that we expose our students to technology in order to help prepare them for today's academic and work worlds. Over the last few years, there are many technological devices that have emerged in order to help students with special needs. Although many devices have been created especially for students with special needs, it is now becoming more common that everyday devices are being used as assisted technologies. iPads, Kindles and other E-Readers have become the preferred way for many people to read. Many people prefer to do their reading on E-Readers or computers. I myself do most of my reading on my laptop and iTouch. E-Readers provide readers with many different choices that can make reading easier for some. For example, on most E-Readers you can change the size and color of the font. You can also change the background color to make it easier on your eyes. I prefer reading with a black background and white text. I find that it is less taxing on my eyes. With these options, it's not hard to understand why some schools are beginning to use E-Readers with their students. There is still much debate on whether E-Readers do indeed enhance the learning process. The following article is definitely worth a read. I am also sure that we will be hearing more about this debate in the future! Schools Test E-Reader Devices with Dyslexic Sudents  As I mentioned in a post last week, ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) has become part of every educator’s lingo. More and more children are being diagnosed with ADHD every day. This does make one wonder whether all the children being diagnosed do in fact have ADHD. In this article posted on WebMD, the author outlines a study that explores the issue of misdiagnosis as it relates to younger children possibly being misdiagnosed due to their immaturity. Immaturity Mistaken for ADHD?  The teen years can be tough. This time of transition is one where teens are going through many changes and are more often than not trying hard to fit in with the 'in'crowd. For teens with learning disabilities, they face extra challenges. Dyslexia is a learning disability. Although students with dyslexia are usually average or above level in intelligence, their dyslexia presents challenges that can affect their everyday lives. In the following article you can read about the link between dyslexia and self- esteem. Dyslexia Can Play Havoc on Teens' Self Esteem  ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) has become part of every educators lingo. Unfortunetly, sometimes we are too quick to assume that a child has ADHD. Some symptoms of ADHD are also found in other conditions. The following photo essay, posted on cbsnews.com, explores 17 conditions that mimic the symptoms of ADHD. Is it Really ADHD? 17 Signs Pictures  Ten year old Beck Johnson is an inspiration. He was told by his principal that he would not succeed with his head, and that he should learn to do something with his hands. HHmmm...don't know how appropriate that was, but nevertheless, Beck took that information and went to the next level. This 10 year old, created his own business plan, got the funding and the permits, and opened his own business. In the month of May it grossed over $11,000! This is yet another reminder that learning disabilties do not have to stop you from pursuing your dreams and interests. This article is a must read! Ice Ceam Kid: 10 Year Old Dreams Big and Succeeds  What do Solange Knowles, Michael Phelps and Howie Mandel all have in common? They all have ADHD. Too often ADHD is seen as a disorder that affects mainly young children, and more specifically boys. However, ADHD affects both boys and girls, and children with ADHD grow up to be adults with ADHD. I'm posting this article that was originally posted on health.com to remind us that with patience and intervention, children with ADHD can grow up to follow their dreams and become successful and functional adults in the fields they choose. Celebrities with ADHD The following article is from Family Ties Magazine and was posted on Troy Media's website. It's the story of a mother, her son, how he got the help he needed, and the success that came in the future. It's definitely a worthwhile read! A Mother's Battle to Educate her Learning Disabled Son Anyone with children, or that works with children, knows that it can be very difficult for some children to sit still. In the following article read about trading the traditional stiff chairs for bouncy balls. Some teachers and researchers are finding that sitting on these balls can help students not only sit straighter, but pay attention and write more clearly. This article comes from The Salt Lake Tribune. For Some Kids, Learning is a Ball | Yolande RobinsonMany parents/teachers have questions that they would like to ask about their child's/ students' academic, social or emotional development. You are not alone with these questions. In this section I will post current articles that may be of interest to you as well as submitted questions and possible answers to these questions. If you have a question that you would like help answering, please feel free to post it or to email it to me at yrobinson@learnandleadec.com ArchivesMay 2012 |
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