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

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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 Learning Differences, Reading and Language

Dyslexia and Language

Recent studies suggest that there is a correlation between native language and the effects of dyslexia. According to findings in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the effect of dyslexia is different in children who read and speak English contrasted with those read and speak Chinese. Prior to this study, the language being … Continue reading Dyslexia and Language

TheDeeZone Education, Learning Differences

I’m a Person not A Label

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 have ADHD, I am not an … Continue reading I’m a Person not A Label

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Autism: Another Perspective

Saw something this morning on Good Morning America about a controversial group that is attempting to change how outsiders view Autism. The group Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) founded by Ari Ne'eman is an advocate for Autism culture and neurodiverse individuals. Ne'eman himself has been diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome. ASAN seeks to promote understanding and … Continue reading Autism: Another Perspective

TheDeeZone Education, Learning Differences, Reading and Language

Dyslexia Explained

In recent months there has been much discussion about Dyslexia and its existence. Some experts claim that it does not exist. Yet dyslexia does exist. It is the most common cause of reading problems.One common misunderstanding is that dyslexia is simply seeing or reading things backwards. Dyslexia is much more than reversing letters it is … Continue reading Dyslexia Explained