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Dyslexia is diagnosed when it is discovered that a child has problems processing language. Five percent of schoolchildren are said to have problems learning to read with most of those students being dyslexic.

A list of the top ten resources to use with dyslexic students

Yep. It's true. I received my "official diagnosis" in the first grade with, of course, many follow-up studies to follow. Why do I keep ths a secret? Isn't it obvious?

People still laugh at me when I tell them that I am dyslexic. This is no laughing matter, what is a laughing matter is that I am a writer and damn good at what I do.

While these gifts may apply to dyslexic people in all age ranges, they are particularly useful for college students. Taking notes, remembering assignments, writing papers, and driving to research locations can all be difficult for the dyslexic student.

For those who are wondering whether they themselves may be dyslexic and have not been properly diagnosed or for parents wondering whether their children are dyslexic.

Dyslexia is so much more than confusing your right and left, it's more than reversing your letters. Dyslexia affects the way you think, the way you see and the way you perceive things.

Dyslexia a learning disability that affects millions of people all over the world.

About children with a little learning problem...

The doctor started him on Ritalin and he was later switched to Adderall which seemed to agree with him better. The only side affects we noticed with Peter, was a small lack of appetite.

Many parents may not realize how common dyslexia is among children. It basically means that your child has difficulty learning to read.

Read it backwards, read it forwards. If you dig it, buy the book. If not, burn it.

Volunteer to read textbooks, newspapers and other material to people who are blind, dyslexic, or have low vision or other print disabilities. You can also support this work in other ways some requiring only a few minutes a day.

Depression is a tired energy.

Researchers at the University of Washington have used new software to look at how dyslexic children's brains are organized.

I have been working for the public school system for eight years and have seen some children who face the challenges of being dyslexic. Dyslexia is a learning disorder where a person of any age can have difficulty reading, writing and understanding what is said to them.

Dyslexia is now becoming a common problem among kids. The number of identified cases of dyslexia can be higher nowadays not because there are just too many dyslexic children in this generation,

There were also problems with Peter being able to follow directions on easy items such as tying his shoes, being able to stay focused playing with his toys and games, going from one to another without spending any length of time at any one activity.

For children suffering from dyslexia, educating and training specific areas of the brain is crucial to providing improved academic performance. This is an overview of the specific brain functions involved in dyslexic children.

Dyslexia, although a disability, has some very beneficial factors for those afflicted with the disorder. Once we get past teaching the dyslexic to "function" according to our needs, we can tap some very creative talents.

There are many claims to be made that David Koresh was not sane. In fact, many of these claims can be backed by evidence that Koresh acted in mentally ill ways. He was dyslexic, yes, but was he really all that crazy?

Each year, approximately nineteen thousand aspiring diplomats sit for the United States Foreign Service Written Exam (FSWE). It is a grueling, six hour mindbender.

I Was A Hot Teenage Girl-Geek.

Some are dirty, some are mean, and some are right on the edge of cruel but they are hilarious!

Our children are being labeled in the classroom. Good kids are being called "bad" or labeled a "behavior problem" by short-sighted teachers and the labels are passed from teacher to teacher to administrators. This is a dangerous practice.

E-books and audiobooks are great alternatives to paper books for many people. Finding e-books and audiobooks can be a bit challenging, but many are easily found.

In 2005, hundreds of thousands of Americans marched in DC to protest the Iraq war. A year later, nothing has changed - except now the number of Americans dead from the Iraq war has exceeded those killed in 9/11. Remember this when you vote on November 7.

Do you have someone on your gift list who is a shut-in? This article provides four gift ideas that most shut-ins would appreciate. Remember the shut-ins on your Christmas list and don't forget, the best way to deliver your gift is in person.

Homeschooling is so very controversial that it's hard to find a single person who doesn't have some kind of opinion about it. Most of them are more than willing to share. When negative comments come, how do you keep it all in perspective?

How to find a professor to fit your laziness.

My best friend is a Synesthete. Synesthesia is an involuntary joining in which the real information of one sense is accompanied by a perception in another sense. This is both blessing and a curse to her, and a fascinating exploration of the human brain.

A great tool for students, those just learning English, people with learning disabilities, and just about anyone else. This electronic dictionary will help you learn to pronounce new words, improve your spelling, and provide enjoyment in your spare time.

Faith doesn't always lead to salvation. Throughout history, religious belief has been used to control terrorize and even kill.

Dyslexia is a lifelong learning disability that is associated with difficulties in reading, writing, spelling, and speech.

Every day dyslexia frustrates adults and children alike. Know your sympotom and how to combat them.

Unitarians have become a lot more visible lately, mostly for spearheading the Religous Left movement. But what are Unitarians? What do they believe? What is their history? An informative article from a lifelong Unitarian.

Writing is not an ability people have at birth. Like reading, writing is something we must learn. For someone with a written expression disorder, writing is a skill that cannot be taken for granted.

Don't waste your time (if you haven't already) on this awful AWFUL movie. Mr. Pacino, it's time to fire your agent.

This article will bring attention to dyslexia, a condition that affects millions of adults and childrens.

Dyslexia is defined as a disorder that makes the ability to read very difficult. It can include difficulties with words or language, or even problems with placing things in their right place or order.

Quotations add credibility, humor, interest and power to articles, but don't use too many quotations.

The benefits of text-to-speech software extend beyond its use as a helpful tool for the visually imapired. Several TTS programs are available to try for free, which gives consumers a new way of reading online and the TTS market a wider scope.

"...in more than thirty-five animated features Disney has released...there is scarcely a mention of God as conceived in the Christian and Jewish faiths shared by most people of the Western world and many beyond.

Recently I was asked to describe a positive, life-changing event - a "dare to be fabulous" moment. Of all that I've experienced (so far), the following anecdote is by far the most memorable.