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Where do Learning Disabilities Come From?

There are many myths regarding causes of learning disabilities. These myths lead to confusion and misinformation about what learning disabilities are and where they come from. In contrast, several plausible theories describe possible causes. These causes are often not definitive, but instead offer possible explanations. No matter the cause, children can develop the effected brain skills and begin to find success in school and in life. Genetics Parents who suffer […]

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Educational Therapy Programs, Reading Disabilities

Why get an Educational Assessment?

An educational assessment is the first step in determining the nature and extent of a learning disability. By asking a student to complete a series of tests involving brain skills, we can discover the source of a learning difficulty and design the correct program to help a student overcome it. However, you don’t have to have a learning disability to get an educational assessment. Children that are gifted, or don’t […]

Reading Disabilities

Reading and Visual Discrimination

This month we are talking about reading, specifically looking at eye tracking and associated dysfunctions. Last week we talked about two types of eye tracking: fusion and pursuit. This week’s topic is often confused with poor eye tracking, but is in fact, very different. Let’s take this opportunity to clarify those differences. Have you ever watched someone mix up their letters or numbers as they read? They may think that […]

Reading Disabilities

This Christmas Make Reading Fun!

In Canada, adult literacy is measured in levels, with Level 3 considered optimal for everyday demands.  Unfortunately, four out of 10 Canadians, ages 16 to 65, struggle to reach Level 3—the level that should be attain by completing high school. Reading, fortunately, can improve with practice.  Higher literacy rates not only lead to academic success, but also better health and involvement with others.  Literate adults are more likly to obtain […]

Parenting Children With Learning Disabilities, Reading Disabilities

Why is my child struggling to read?

This is an area where I can personally relate. As a child and even an adult I read well orally and my comprehension was good so no one except me knew there was a problem with my eye tracking. I was a slow reader which frustrated me. In post-secondary school I quickly learned I had to choose my courses very carefully. Some of the courses I wanted to take just […]

Educational Therapy Programs, Parenting Children With Learning Disabilities, Reading Disabilities

Visual Discrimination & Eye Tracking – How you can help!

We have been discussing how reading can be negatively affected when children struggle with poor eye tracking or visual discrimination. Today, as promised, we have compiled a list of activities that will support the growth and development of visual skills. I will subdivide them into the areas we have already discussed earlier this month. Fusion is the ability for your eyes to track objects coming towards you, so some activities […]

Reading Disabilities

Reading Disabilities & Eye Tracking

This month our focus is on reading and the critical role that eye tracking plays. Today I would like to bring your attention to the different ways your eyes track and work together as a team. Eye tracking affects just about every area of our lives, from reading to driving, to sports and more. Whenever I think of eye tracking I can remember trying to help my brother learn to […]

Reading Disabilities

For the love of reading! Reading Disabilities and Beyond.

I hear “My child just isn’t interested in reading” all too often. I guarantee you can find something they’re interested in reading. If not, there are deeper issues that need to be examined and we’ll look at many of those in later posts. I’ve seen children whose parents can’t get them to read a thing, yet they pour over a new video game manual cover to cover! The key is […]

Reading Disabilities

Eye Tracking, “Jumpy Eyes” & Reading Disabilities

I think reading was perhaps one of the most liberating experiences of my childhood so I am troubled by how many children struggle with reading. A recent survey by Canadian Living Magazine (May 2012) of Ontario’s grade 6 students revealed that ½ of them don’t like to read. Reading was always an area of strength for me, but I have worked with many children who struggle with reading for a […]

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