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 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

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

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 is a federal law that … Continue reading What Every Parent of A Child With Learning Disabilities Needs to Know