Handwriting skills are still important for cognitive development and academic success even in the digital age, so kids with dysgraphia remain at a disadvantage. Dysgraphia is a specific learning disorder (SLD) with many comorbid presentations. Symptoms of dysgraphia include impairment in writing ability and writing skills as well as problems…
Neurodiversity is a term coined by sociologist Judy Singer to refer to natural variations in the human brain, driven by epigenetics. The neurodiversity movement rejects the idea that people with ADHD, autism, and other neurodevelopmental conditions are somehow defective. As a society we need to value and accommodate neurodiverse children…
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopment disorder that affects the attention span, working member, impulses, and other functions. Symptoms, which include false perception of time and difficulty staying organized, impair daily functioning in children, at home and at school. Despite the obstacles a child with ADHD might face…
Dyscalculia is a learning disorder that affects how the brain understands basic calculations and internally processes numbers. This disorder is comparable to dyslexia: While people with dyslexia struggle with words and letters, people with dyscalculia struggle with numbers. In a world full of numbers, having a distorted understanding of math…
Autism is a developmental disorder that can affect how one learns, but students with autism can still excel in school. Teachers can help their students with autism by first considering other developmental issues to best understand how the individual learns. Then, educators should offer individualized assistance to each student with…
Often, we’re motivated to learn when we’re just entering school, but we lose that motivation as we grow older. Fortunately, we can make some changes to our daily routine to enjoy learning again and become motivated again You should reward yourself for performing well at school: celebrate that test score…
Music can help kids excel in complex subjects like math and physics. Many kids are intimidated by these subjects in school. But music can help them better understand difficult equations and theories, according to researchers from the Athena Research Center’s Institute for Language and Speech Processing. For example, students used…