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Feature Articles
Find the latest feature articles here! We generally post new articles every day, and most of them can be found right here. Click on any headline below to find the full article. And be sure to click the 'view more articles' link at the bottom of the page to read articles you may have missed.
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Living With Dysgraphia Disability
Joann Grant
Several kinds of disabilities can assail a human being. One such disability is Dysgraphia, which is a problem connected with an individual's writing ability. A person affected with Dysgraphia possesse . . . keep reading
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Could Dyslexia Be the Cause of Your Child's Reading Difficulty?
JoAnn Collins
Is your young child having difficulty with learning to read? Has your child in first grade been given extra reading instruction, but is still struggling with reading? Has your child been receiving special education services, but still struggling with learning to read? This article will discuss Dyslexia-what it is and how it is Diagnosed. . . . keep reading
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The Diagnosis of ADHD
Dr. Kenny Handelman
Hi - it's Dr. Kenny Handelman This is one of our members' questions "How do you know if you have it"? This is an excellent question and a great place to begin. Essentially to get the diagnosis . . . keep reading
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My Life With ADD (Part III)
Cindi Erickson
My Solution People with ADD often find it hard to stay focused, especially when the topic is either mundane or boring, or when there is something more interesting going on in their surroundings. . . . keep reading
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Do You Want to Eliminate Learning Disabilities?
C. J. Rezac
I've asked parents that question, because I know it's possible, but not without their commitment, participation and a switch in their paradigms. If you want to change the course of any situation, you must do something different. . . . keep reading
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Dyscalculia Treatment and Help
Robin Dicks
Dyscalculia is dyslexia for numbers. But unlike dyslexia, very little is known about its prevalence, causes or treatment. Current thinking suggests that it is a congenital condition, caused by the abn . . . keep reading
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Blood test to diagnose Down Syndrome
Press Release: Science Media Centre
Wednesday, 8 October 2008, 1:45 pm For decades scientists have sought a non-invasive way to diagnose Down syndrome in babies. Current testing involves amniocentesis, which can cause miscarriages . . . keep reading
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Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH
Problem: Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) is a pattern of mental and physical defects which develops in some unborn babies when the mother drinks too much alcohol during pregnancy. A baby born with FAS ma . . . keep reading
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'Math Dyslexia' Unravelled
Although school has been back for less than a month, it is likely that many children are already experiencing frustration and confusion in math class. Research at The University of Western Ontario in . . . keep reading
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ADHD and Ritalin- Pros and Cons
Robin Dicks
Ritalin is one of the medications commonly prescribed to treat ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) as well as narcolepsy. It works as a basic mild stimulant to the central nervous system b . . . keep reading
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