Learning Disability Statistics

A Few Learning Disability Statistics:

• Less than 2% of first graders have an organic eye problem (Getman in the PHYSIOLOGY OF READINESS)
• 25% of first graders have a functional visual problem of some sort (estimated by Spache; same percentage as in Harmon’s study in Houston, Texas. W=160,000) (Peoria, Illinois, study indicated 23.8%)
• 40% of fifth graders have a visual

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Learning Disorders and the Pre-School Child

Learning Disorders and the Pre-school Child

The time to look for children with what we call learning disabilities is early. By early we mean age 5 or earlier and not until ages 7 – 10. We can then identify “high risk” children early and give them top priority.

What things might indicate or be suggestive of learning disabilities?

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Learning Disorders and the Kindergarten

Learning Disorders and the Kindergarten Child

Some things observed in your child at the Kindergarten level may indicate a need to check out possible perceptual learning problems. Not all of the things that I talk about will be found in any one child nor does the presence of any one of these things, or a few of them, necessarily … Read the rest…

Heaven’s Very Special Child

A meeting was held quite far from earth
“It’s time again for another birth”
Said the angel to the Lord above,
“This special child will need much love.”

His progress may seem very slow,
Accomplishment he may not show.
And he’ll require extra care
From the folks he meets way down there.

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Dyslexia: A Little Different Twist

Dyslexia: A Little Different Twist
prepared for Dr. Paul Cates
by Faith Christian Ministries

First, of all let us define dyslexia. What is dyslexia, or what does it mean? From the Latin “dys” means bad or hard and “lexia” meaning language. Dyslexia has been defined over the years in several different ways.

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Dyslexia

Dyslexia

As an educator for over thirty five years, I have taken special notice of the number of children who are labeled “learning disabled” “dyslexic” or are placed in “special education classes”. In most cases the problem is an inability to read.

Professionals tell the parents that a brain abnormality “dyslexia” is the cause of their child’s reading … Read the rest…

I was just thinking

The Annotated Symptoms of ADD/ADHD

The Annotated Symptoms of ADD/ADHD

 

A Typical ADD person . . . . .

1. The ADDer is unable to get organized.

For a child, this might mean that he cannot find his pencil, or his homework or his coat or anything else that is not attached to his little body. In fact, sometimes even having the object attached … Read the rest…

Is there any biological basis for ADD/ADHD?

The search for a biological basis is the heart of the debate on whether or not ADD is a legitimate diagnosis. The problem has been that until recently, results have been inconclusive and in some cases contradictory.

Research by Zametkin, who pioneered the use of PET imaging in ADD patients, seems to indicate that the ADD brain has a strong … Read the rest…

What are the Symptoms of ADD?

What Are the Symptoms of ADD?

Symptoms must have persisted for at least 6 months. Some of these symptoms need to have been present as a child, at 7 years old or younger. The symptoms also must exist in at least two separate settings (for example, at school and at home). The symptoms should be creating significant impairment in social, … Read the rest…

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