Love to Learn Conference

07/30/10 09:43 , Categories: Homeschool News , Tags: homeschooling, homeschooling special needs, love to learn conference

This year we are pleased to be able to present Kim Ashby, founder and President of the Board of Directors of GIFTSNC, Inc., a home schooling special needs support group, as a Love to Learn Conference speaker.

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.