| Theories of Dyslexia
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This section is written for literacy, numeracy and ESOL teachers who are not dyslexia specialists. It provides an overview of current theories of dyslexia- cognitive, biological and social interactive.
http://excellence.qia.org.uk/framework4dyslexia . . . more
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| Author : Ed
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Created : 29 Sep 2008
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| Making Sense (1 year since being diagnosed with Aspergers)
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| The Beginning at first it�s like an immense wave of relief as every think begins to fall into place and make sense� looking back I revisit the painful memories of the past that can now be explained. Then a urgent need to over explain to everyone I may of impacted by my autism, I want them to understand, but where do you begin!How do you explain a life of horrendous, hideous, mishaps that you would . . . more
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| Author : AB
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Created : 18 Jul 2008
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| Touch Typing for LD children and adults
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| Teaching focus � touch typing There are many advantages of teaching touch typing to children and adults with learning difficulties or disabilities. Firstly, touch typing is an increasingly important skill in this age of computers. Correct touch typing enables people to word process quickly and accurately. This is particularly important for learners with literacy difficulties, as they can th . . . more
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| Author : LS
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Created : 20 May 2007
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| MOE improves understanding of Dyslexia
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Ministry improves understanding of dyslexia
Media release 19 April 2007
Although the majority of students successfully learn to read and write, the Ministry of Education is putting greater emphasis on assisting students who struggle in these areas, including those who have been identified as dyslexic.
Dyslexia is a term that is used to refer to a group of students with a range of persistent rea . . . more
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| Author : Ed
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Created : 24 Apr 2007
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| What is Asperger's Syndrome?
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What is Asperger's Syndrome?
Shared by the Autism Society of Ontario.Reprinted by Autism Society Ontario with permission from Autism Society of British Columbia.
In 1944 Hans Asperger, an Austrian psychiatrist, described an "abnormality of personality" that he called autistic psycopathy. This term has since been replaced by Asperger's Syndrome. Asperger's work was not translated into . . . more
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| Author : Autism Society of Ontario
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Created : 07 Nov 2006
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| Residential special schools
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Residential special schools
Summary:
Eight residential special schools in New Zealand support students who are hearing or vision impaired; or who have severe behaviour needs; or educational, social and emotional needs together with a slow rate of learning. This webpage links to information on these schools.Last update: 10-Apr-2006
Eight residential special schools lo . . . more
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| Author : Ministry of Education
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Created : 25 Aug 2006
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| Common Signs of Learning Disabilities
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Common Signs of Learning Disabilities
The good news about learning disabilities is that scientists are learning more every day. Their research provides hope and direction.
If parents, teachers, and other professionals discover a child's learning disability early and provide the right kind of help, it can give the child a chance to develop skills needed to lead a successful and productive life. A . . . more
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| Author : LD Online
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Created : 14 May 2006
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| Symptoms of ADHD
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| What are the symptoms of ADHD? A child with ADHD Makes careless mistakes or often fails to give close attention to details. Has difficulty sustaining attention. Does not appear to listen. Struggles to follow instructions. Loses things..lots of things. Often forgets daily activities. Is easily distracted. Has difficulty with organization. Avoids or dislikes tasks requiring sus . . . more
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| Author : LD OnLine
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Created : 30 Mar 2006
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| Traumatic Brain Injury.
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Traumatic Brain Injury.
What is Traumatic Brain Injury?
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs when a sudden physical assault on the head causes damage to the brain. The damage can be focal, confined to one area of the brain, or diffuse, involving more than one area of the brain. TBI can result from a closed head injury or a penetrating head injury. A closed head injury occurs when the head sudde . . . more
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| Author : Edusearch
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Created : 29 Jun 2003
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| Developmental Language Delay
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What is developmental language delay/ developmental language disorder?
These terms are often used interchangeably to describe the general problems of children who are not developing language as expected for their age, although their development in other areas appears to be appropriate. A third phrase often used as a general term is �specific language impairment�. The important distinction to gr . . . more
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| Author : Bob Daines
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Created : 27 Sep 2004
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