How can the remarkable story of Gillian Lynne transform how parents see their outside the box kids? The Remarkable Life of Gillian Lynne Growing up in England in the 1930s, Gillian Lynne was 7-years old when her mother took her to the doctor because her school was concerned that she had a learning disorder. Unable […]
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How to Easily Improve Your Child’s Academic Performance
Whether your kids attend a private, public or home school, all parents want for their kids to perform academically to the best of their ability. Research has shown some interesting connections to the simple act of exercise on academic performance. The medical journal Pediatrics recently published research that found kids who took part in […]
The Number One Natural (Non-Drug) Treatment for ADHD
ADD and ADHD affect many areas of life including social situations, down time at home, ability to complete daily chores, and even sports and music practice. Here are some natural treatments for ADHD and ADD that may help your child. Why a post on ADHD on a dyslexia education site, you may ask? There […]
Teaching the Distracted Child
As if homeschooling isn’t enough of a challenge, teaching a distracted child who has trouble focusing is even harder. Not all kids with ADD or ADHD have dyslexia but it is believed that about 40% of dyslexic kids have some sort of problem focusing. I have shared in the past about how I overlooked one […]
10 Tips for Teaching Kids With ADD and ADHD
Yesterday we looked at some surprising myths and misinformation on ADD and ADHD as well as signs to watch for in your own kids. You can read that post, What Every Parent Should Know About ADD & Dyslexia by clicking here. Today we’re taking a look at tips for teaching kids with ADD or ADHD. […]
What Parents of Dyslexics Need to Know About ADD & ADHD
Most people are unaware of the connection between dyslexia and ADD or ADHD. We are going to take a look at what parents need to know about dyslexia and ADD or ADHD. It has been estimated that between 30 – 60% of kids with dyslexia also have either ADD or ADHD. The implications of this […]