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Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Learning
07/06/10 09:17 , Categories: Learning Disabilities, general education, nutrition , Tags: add/adhd, brain growth, dha and learning, dyslexia, dyspraxia, essential fatty acids, fish oil, flaxseed, learning disabilities, memory, omega 3, omega 6 Link: http://tinyurl.com/35fgjfj
Omega-3 fatty acids have become popular over the past few years as awareness of their health benefits in reducing the risk of heart disease has increased. However, these essential acids also play a crucial role in brain function as well as normal growth and development.
What is Irlen Syndrome?
07/05/10 06:54 , Categories: Homeschool News, Learning Disabilities, general education, Math, Language Arts , Tags: dyslexia, irlen self-test, irlen syndrome, learning disabilities, light sensitivity, light spectrum and learning disabilities, reading disabilities, scotopic sensitivity syndrome Link: http://irlen.com/index.php
Irlen Syndrom has also been known as Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome. It is not a problem with the eyes. It is a a problem with the brain's ability to process visual information. Irlen Syndrome can affect many different areas including academic performance, behavior, the ability to sit still, attention and concentration.
Irlen Syndrome Self-Test
07/05/10 06:51 , Categories: Learning Disabilities, general education, Math, Language Arts , Tags: dyslexia, irlen self-test, irlen syndrome, learning disabilities, reading disabilities Link: http://irlen.com/index.php?s=selftests
Answer the following questions: YES NO
Do you skip words or lines when reading?
Do you reread lines?
Do you lose your place?
Are you easily distracted when reading?
Do you need to take breaks often?
Do you find it harder to read the longer you read?
Do you get headaches when you read?
Do your eyes get red and watery?
Does reading make you tired?
Do you blink or squint?
Do you prefer to read in dim light?
Do you read close to the page?
Do you use your finger or other markers?
Do you get restless, active, or fidgety when reading?
If you answered yes to three or more of these questions, then you might be experiencing the effects of a perception problem called Scotopic Sensitivity Syndrome, which can interfere with your reading efficiency. Now, for the first time, there is a simple method Irlen Colored Filters worn as glasses or contact lenses, that can help people overcome this problem quickly and easily.
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Summer Writing Fun
07/03/10 08:34 , Categories: Learning Disabilities, general education, Language Arts , Tags: art and writing, journal jar, journaling, summer writing, writing, writing activities, writing jar, writing prompts, writing tutoring Summer break from school can mean lost skills by autumn. There are a considerable number of fun summer writing activities which can help the child to continue practicing skills they have learned and be ready for the start of the new school year.
Top 10 Games
07/01/10 16:01 , Categories: Learning Disabilities, general education, Math, Language Arts , Tags: educational games, family games, games, learning games, math games, reading games, writing games Don't forget these old favorites. The top ten games (in no particular order) no home should be without!
Candyland
Scrabble and/or Bananagrams
Yahtzee
Monopoly
Chess
Checkers
Playing cards
Clue
Battleship
Uno
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