TheDeeZone Education, Learning Differences

Dysgraphia Explained

Note: I originally wrote this for another blog. However, it is important part of my story. Dysgraphia is related to dyslexia. Dysgraphia affects fine motor skills and ability to write legibly. Like dyslexia it is often misunderstood. Many times a child with dyslexia may do very well in school except for writing legibly therefore it … Continue reading Dysgraphia Explained

TheDeeZone Education, Learning Differences

Myth Busters: Learning Disabilities Edition

I am constantly confronted by common myths and misunderstanding concerning learning disabilities. Today I would like to tackle a few of them. Unfortunately, unlike the Myth Busters show I do not get to use cool explosions.Myth: Learning disabilities are just an excuse for poor schools or laziness,  they did not exist when I was in … Continue reading Myth Busters: Learning Disabilities Edition

TheDeeZone Learning Differences, Life, Postaweek2011

How I Stay Focused

It can be a challenge for me to stay focused at times. I have ADHD and often find it a struggle to focus on just one thing. For me to able to actually focus I must first keep still enough to let my brain think. This means I may fidget or doodle. This sometimes causes … Continue reading How I Stay Focused

TheDeeZone Learning Differences, Life

A Letter From the Class Dummy

Note: As the start of a new school year is upon us I thought it would be a good time to something I was asked to write several years ago  on my experiences of  growing up with a learning disability. Speaker presenting workshops for teachers used this. Do you remember the kid in grade school … Continue reading A Letter From the Class Dummy

TheDeeZone Family, Learning Differences

Flashback: What Every Parent of A Child With Learning Disabilities Needs to Know

Originally posted 24 August 2007 First learn about your child’s learning disability. Find out the symptoms or traits and problems this disability may cause. Be sure to keep a record of every meeting, test results and diagnosis your child has. Become informed of the rights you and your child have under the IDEA law. This … Continue reading Flashback: What Every Parent of A Child With Learning Disabilities Needs to Know

TheDeeZone Education, Learning Differences

Flashback: I’m a Person not a Label

Note: Originally posted 8 April 2008. Recently I was reading some articles about ADHD one of the things that caught my attention was the use of ADHD in lieu of words like person or child. This really bothered me. In fact I find it offensive. Why does this bother me? First, labels are dehumanizing. I … Continue reading Flashback: I’m a Person not a Label

TheDeeZone Humor, Learning Differences, Reading and Language

Flashback Post: Commas, Diagramming & Other Rants English

Note: One of my all time favorites originally posted 15 December 2007. The other day The Big Guy was reading my blog and informed me that I needed a comma for some reason or another. This lead to lively and humorous dialogue about my not needing commas and semi-colons. Nate that it would be a … Continue reading Flashback Post: Commas, Diagramming & Other Rants English