REVIEWED BY NUMBERDYSLEXIA’S EXPERT REVIEW PANEL ON DECEMBER 07, 2021 An individual can have four modes of thinking: Analytical, Divergent, Critical, and Creative. After identifying and defining information (analysing), one has to process the same by conceptualising and solving them. This is what Critical thinking actually is. On the other hand, dyslexia, as we know, is a … Read more
Self-advocacy is the crucial trait of “Standing up for yourself”. Though it is a quality we must encourage in all, those coping with Dyslexia have to acquire it particularly. Before we discuss how to go about learning self-advocacy, we must first understand the concept step-by-step. In this blog, we will explore in detail about self-advocacy, … Read more
Number and word reading and recognition is an uphill task for children diagnosed with dyslexia and dyscalculia. Education researchers have always emphasized the pedagogical advantages the alternative teaching methods may bring. They advocate the adoption of these teaching methods to accommodate the special learning needs of differently-abled children. One of the methods found suitable is … Read more
Dyslexia is a learning disorder among children that leads to difficulty in reading and writing. On the other hand, authors are people who have their careers revolving around reading, spinning new ideas, and then inking them into words. This may lead you to believe that writing is an unlikely profession for people with dyslexia. However, … Read more
Dyslexia is now an established reality. But, it did not happen overnight. For years, people passed off reading and writing difficulty as stupor or negative attitude of children. The struggle of years has paid off and educators and lawmakers have now come together to spread awareness about dyslexia far and wide. With the best intentions … Read more
REVIEWED BY NUMBERDYSLEXIA’S MEDICAL REVIEW PANEL ON OCT 02, 2021 Yes, Dyscalculia may affect reading and writing to a certain extent. Dyscalculia is a learning developmental disorder that is known to cause difficulty in comprehending arithmetic, resulting in a deficit in mathematical abilities. However, it may also result in other learning developmental issues. Reading and writing disabilities … Read more
It is so unfortunate that even after being discovered for so long, Learning disabilities (LDs), such as dyslexia and dysgraphia, are still misconstrued[1] 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
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
Reading is a basic step to attaining 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, parents and students suffering from learning disorders found solutions for meeting academic objectives. Schools started taking special education initiatives seriously and now run … Read more
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 opened the floodgates for inclusive education for children with learning disabilities at the high school level. It helped many of them fulfill their dreams of pursuing higher education at the college level. However, the continuance of certain accommodations and the addition of others at the college level … Read more