Dyscalculia is a learning disorder. It has plagued about 4-6% population in the US. The disorder has risen to the status of being a reality due to increasing awareness. But, it was not the case centuries back. Despite having unmatched talents, people displaying discomfort with numbers were branded stupid. Due to various reasons such as … Read more
Al–Khwarizmi invented Algebra in the 18th century and its modern treatise was penned by a Dutch Mathematician Bartel van der Waerden in 1930. Since then, this subject has become a matter of discussion for all mathematicians. From those discussions and speeches made by the math experts, several interesting quotes emerged. In this post, we have … Read more
Every child is born unique. Their speciality may be different, and so can be their learning requirements. When it comes to designing an educational curriculum, mostly national intelligence average calculated from a random set of people is taken into account. But, what if not all students meet that intelligence criterion? The problem did come to … Read more
When the spotlight turns off, and it’s time to wrap up the errands, it is primordial for many to find their salvation in Youtube. There is something profoundly emancipating in looking into other people’s lives, and we are guilty of the same crime. That’s one of the primitive reasons for the growing popularity of YouTube … Read more
Please Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure (link) for more info. Christmas is the moment of celebration. It is the best time to show love and concern and have gala get-togethers. We hear these thoughts about this festival most often. But, does Christmas mean the same for people with learning difficulties like Dyslexia? … Read more
Teaching is a noble profession. This profession becomes more challenging when dealing with students with learning difficulties like dyslexia. There are times when teachers feel hopeless, angry, and are at the brink of giving up when the students don’t respond to inputs as expected. It is when the teachers need a dose of motivation. This … Read more
A study revealed that about 30% of people with learning disability are suspected to mental health problems at some point of their lives. The stats are worrisome. It is common for kids with learning disabilities, such as dyslexia and dyscalculia, to feel inferior, demotivated and cornered. In situation like these, Parents and Teachers can help … Read more
It’s pretty common for a dyslexic child to feel upset and cornered. A feeling of ‘Why me?’ is a threat to any motivation they ever acquire to do something. Parents and Teachers can help them get out of it by consoling. They need to be introduced to the greatest personalities with dyslexia that lived on … Read more
Pretty unfortunate that still many people equate dyslexia with lower IQ. Considering the number of famous inventors, scientists, actors, presidents born with dyslexia, it is evident that dyslexia has nothing to do with low IQ. Who could’ve thought the most brilliant mind ever born in the history of humankind, Albert Einstein, had difficulty with reading … Read more
Nakita Shields, of Inverness, is a 30 year single mum with a vision to inspire people struggling through tough times by writing a book. Being dyslexic from childhood, Nakita says that she suffered years of bullying and negativity as a youngster because of her learning disorder. I hope that by writing this book proves anyone can … Read more
