Category Archives: Detection

Computer test for Dyslexia

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Researchers at Canterbury University have developed a test that can accurately predict how well a child will be reading by the end of their first year at school.

Pro Vice-Chancellor Gail Gillon said researchers had devised a simple computer test which could “predict a child’s end of first year reading success with 92 percent accuracy”. The test could be used to identify pupils at risk of developing the language disorder dyslexia.

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Dyslexia and the IEP

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Many parents will be confronted with the difficulties to get an Individual Education Plan from your school with all accommodation for your child in there and not get your child shipped off to a special class for kids who are behind.

You can never get too many tips on this so today’s link provides you with another great blogpost that will help you navigate the system.

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Early detection of Dyslexia is key

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A short interview with the chair of the British Dyslexia association, highlighting the usefulness and absolute necessity to detect it in an early stage. With 10% of children suffering from the condition in one shape or another, it is justified to do mass screenings through the school system to avoid lots of trouble for the children and time and expense wasted in tutoring for the system.

She again highlights the benefits of using the Dyslexia Screening Test — Junior

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DST-J now also in India

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Pearson has introduced their DST-J  Dyslexia testing tool now also for the India Market. The tool is globally recognized as the most successful and effective screening tool for dyslexia and other learning difficulties, which lead to failure and distress for up to 20% of children across the world. It empowers teachers to identify academic problems before children fail, and helps them to learn.

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Learning Difficulties examined

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After a brief explanation of learning difficulties, among which Dyslexia, the blog goes on to find that Psychotherapy may be useful in helping people with Learning difficulties.

The argument is that both the person who faces learning difficulties and their family members will need to learn coping skills for the difficulty as well as emotionally.

Learning difficulties are most often present over an entire lifetime, so learning effective and appropriate methods of coping are essential to successful management.

Psychotherapy and the teaching of behavioural strategies or techniques, often work best for individuals who struggle with learning difficulties.

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Dyslexia not detected or accepted in public schools

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By law, public schools must identify and serve students who have learning disabilities, which includes dyslexia, dysgraphia and other reading-related disorders.

But Marks says public districts don’t exactly make it easy for parents to get their child the help they need.

Speaking from personal experience it is a hell of process to work through the bureaucracy of the public school system to get your kid the facilities it needs for their Dyslexia.

Not everyone will be able to afford the money to get a private screening by a psychologist, because that was what it took for us to force the school district into action. Very disappointing and very frustrating. Read the story about the Chicago school system through the link below.

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