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Dyslexia and OCD

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Dr Wald talks in this video about the relation between Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Dyslexia.

Between one and four percent of the population suffers from OCD. Dr Wald talks about the relation with dyslexia. The video begins with lots of information on OCD first but at minute 9:15 the segment starts about Dyslexia.

He makes a few good points also about the relation between adhd and dyslexia. The program goes on to review the origin, the solutions, the various experts and their role in the detection of the reading disorder. Finally he points at the fact that the various disorders can look much the same but have totally different solutions and treatments.

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another positive side of Dyslexia

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We may all be familiar with the fact that people with dyslexia tend to get to do great things (start Virgin airlines, be the CEO of Apple etc). Jay Lenno is also someone who made it to a very rich and successful showhost  who came in the news this week by giving up voluntarily some $5 million of his salary to save jobs of his crew.

This is another positive side of people with dyslexia, the capability to think beyond one’s own needs and wants!

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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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Dyslexia support for Australians?

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Australian parents insist there is a need to raise awareness about Dyslexia, and boost teacher training to ensure early intervention for dyslexic students. Dyslexia in fact is recognised under the disability discrimination.

The Government is promising to consider changes, including extra teacher training.

Education Minister Chris Bourke says a new group of parents and academic experts will investigate what is needed .

“I’m establishing a taskforce which is going to report to me with a work plan by the end of this year about how we can make any necessary changes that we need to do and also the kinds of extra professional development that we may need for our teachers,” he said.

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No Dyslexia support downunder

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Read today’s story about the lack of support for Dyslexia assessments and treatments. It is by now a proven fact that the early recognition of Dyslexia and early intervention are key  in improving the results at a later age. It is mind boggling to hear that still now in this day and age there is a lack of recognition by some governments. What are these people doing? How can they ignore the mountain of research and documentation?

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