It is so unfortunate that even after being discovered for so long, Learning disabilities (LDs), such as dyslexia and dysgraphia, are still misconstrued in individuals. People’s awareness about dyslexia is very much required as if ignored, can seriously impact the confidence of the individuals suffering from it. This is generally observed in a dyslexic person … Read more
Adulthood has challenges of its own. In a run to figure out various things, some people may find themselves losing grip over basic skills like counting money. Also, an aging brain may give an adult a tough time while managing money. Mostly, receding sharpness in handling money management issues can be overcome by regular practice … Read more
Dealing with money is an important requirement of adult life. But, it is not an easy affair for people who suffer from learning disorders. They might find it difficult to manage day-to-day financial affairs. That is why many dyscalculics confided having entrusted the money matters to their close ones or trustable friends. Let’s learn through … Read more
The Digital era that has dawned has reduced the need of paper and pen as means of communication. However, a handwritten note in beautiful calligraphy still possesses the old-world charm that can open many doors of dialogue and discourse. Of course, changing with the new world is the need of the hour. Hence, a little … Read more
Math problems may prove exceptionally difficult to students with learning disorders. Thankfully, the schools are now adopting a sincere approach for making education quite inclusive for children with special education needs. In addition to offering individualized education programs, they insist on working with parents/guardians as a team. So, if you are a parent or caretaker … Read more
GCSE Exam, the General Certificate of Secondary Education, is a test that students need to go through to enter universities in England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and other British territories. When it comes to enrolling, most universities need students to undergo various tests in the form of entrance exams to enter the establishments. These exams do … Read more
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 provided a series of measures to ensure inclusive and equitable education and employment to students with disabilities. It is a part of one of the first US Civil laws that offered protection to Children with learning disabilities and has inspired many more legislations. The Section requires school … Read more
Reading is a basic step to attain language literacy. But, it may prove to be an uphill task for starters with reading difficulties. With the introduction of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the parents and students suffering from learning disorders found solutions for meeting academic objectives. Schools started taking special education initiatives seriously and now … Read more
Rote counting, simply put, is counting numbers from one’s memory, without attaching actual meaning to it. For example, when children recite the numbers from 1 to 10, they merely rote learn. They don’t connect these numbers with their implications or number sense. At beginning stage, children cannot count how many objects are in front of … Read more
Developing a number sense is an important step towards the overall cognitive development of children and for building a foundational base to launch their math skills. Of course, numbers also are a life skill that will help your kid throughout, right from buying their favorite cereal to crunching up numbers in the Wall Street boardroom. … Read more