25 Feb How Does Mathematics Anxiety Impair Mathematical Abilities?

Posted at 08:00h in Adults, Areas of Cognition, Article, Children, Education, Health, Highlight, Learning Disabilities, research

Society requires us to have adequate ability to perform mathematical calculations. Life events, such as buying a home or even comparing prices of items within a store, require working knowledge of mathematics. In childhood, many...

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19 Nov The Importance of Praise in Parenting a Child with ADHD

Posted at 08:00h in ADHD, Article, Children, Education

Many experts including Dr. William Dodson estimate that children with ADHD on average receive 20,000 more negative messages than other children. The importance of giving praise can’t be overestimated. Kids with ADHD need...

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27 Oct 4 Cognitive Benefits For Kids on Halloween

Posted at 08:00h in Article, Children, Education, Therapy Tips

Halloween: the best day of play each year for kids all across the country. How could kids not love it with dressing up, running around with friends, and candy all involved? With the excitement and...

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01 Jun The Effect of Aerobic Exercise on Cognition, Academic Achievement, and Psychosocial Function in Children

Posted at 08:00h in Article, Children, Education, Exercise

Parents are often concerned about their child’s activity level, as many children do not get enough physical activity or playtime. Regular physical activity, particularly aerobic exercise, has been shown to promote neurogenesis in the brain...

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24 May 7 Myths about Dyslexia

Posted at 08:00h in Dyslexia, Education, Language, Learning Disabilities

With dyslexia being labeled as a learning disability, there are many misconceptions and myths about dyslexia. With recent research, there is more information and a better understanding of dyslexia than ever before! To better understand...

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14 May How Does Dyslexia Impact Learning Strategies and Study Approaches in Post-secondary Students?

Posted at 08:00h in Article, Dyslexia, Education, Learning Disabilities

Dyslexia is a lifelong learning disability. Often diagnosed in childhood, children with dyslexia have substantial difficulty with reading in comparison to their peers. In adulthood, these reading difficulties may persist. Little is known about how...

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07 May What is a Dyslexic Brain?

Posted at 08:00h in Article, Dyslexia, Education, Learning Disabilities

Dyslexia is classified as a learning disability that affects an individual’s ability to read, spell, write, and speak. It is often known for causing poor reading skills. A key sign of dyslexia is trouble decoding...

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30 Apr [Video] TEDTalk – Failing at Normal: An ADHD Success Story

Posted at 08:00h in ADHD, Education, Ted Talk, Video

Jessica McCabe is an adult who struggled with ADHD as a child into her adulthood. After battling the impacts of ADHD in her own life, she became an ADHD educator to help people living with...

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26 Apr Why Some Children Struggle to Learn Fractions

Posted at 08:00h in Article, Dyslexia, Education

Learning fractions is an important mathematical skill. We use fractions in professions such as life sciences and auto-mechanics, as well as everyday life for quantifying parts of a whole. However, many elementary and middle school-aged...

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21 Apr How Does ADHD Impact Friendships in Children?

Posted at 08:00h in ADHD, Article, Education, friendship

ADHD impacts people throughout their lifespan. For children, ADHD can cause a child to have difficulty focusing during class, keeping track of assignments and their due dates, blurt out responses to questions before they have...

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