Dyslexia is a specific learning disability that is commonly misunderstood. Learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of dyslexia, and how dyslexia affects a child's academic life and emotional and social growth.
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Dyslexia and the Auditory Deficit
Around 80% of children struggling with reading between the ages of 6 and 9 display an “auditory deficit”. There are...
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Social Acceptance and Rejection in Children with Disabilities
Although there is agreement that children without disabilities interact more often with others without disabilities than...
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Genetic Influences
There is growing evidence that genetic influences may cause some learning disabilities (Galaburda, 2005; Wood &...
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The Role of the Family
The level of family cohesiveness and communication skills between family members are critical factors impacting...
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Selecting A College for Students with Learning Disabilities or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Students with learning disabilities (LD) or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) approach the transition from...
