Special Concerns...
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ADHD and Learning to Read
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) are medical conditions that make learning to read truly difficult for both the...
Autism
Broadly defined autism, autism spectrum disorder, and Asperger (or Asperger’s) Syndrome (all called “autism” for the purposes of this article) are conditions that affect...
Children who Struggle with Reading
Reading should be a fun activity that allows children to explore new worlds and have adventures without ever leaving the cosiness of an armchair. However, for kids who...
Dealing With Children Whose Parents Cannot Read
The children of parents who cannot read face serious potential problems in terms of their own literacy. Because their mums and dads are unable to...
Dyslexia
For both parents and children dyslexia can seem like an enormous stumbling block. A brain dysfunction characterised by problems related to reading and understanding...
Learning to Read English as a Second Language
Learning to read is challenging enough; learning to read English when your native language is something else makes the process even more complex....
