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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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Brain Integration Therapy
07/01/09 14:32 , Categories: Learning Disabilities , Tags: brain integration therapy, learning disabilities, special needs Link: http://diannecraft.com/
Dianne Craft was a speaker at the HEAV conference this year. I really enjoyed her workshops. She has a lot of great materials for teaching children with special learning needs and offers information on Brain Integration Therapy which will help open blocked learning gates. This allows the child to take in, store and retrieve learned information much easier.
