Dyslexiworld - News in the World of Dyslexia
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Tue 01/01/2008
Want to stay healthy? Seafood is the answer
Fish Update - Edinburgh,UK
“She says that dyslexia, dyspraxia, autistic spectrum disorders, ADHD and depression are all on the increase in the western world – and a general lack of ...
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Mon 31/12/2007
What is autism? Beyond the symptoms and stereotypes.
American Chronicle - Beverly Hills,CA,USA
... movement and articulation (pronunciation) disorders of Dyspraxia (clumsy child syndrome), muscle tone disorders like Dystonia (floppy child syndrome), ...
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Sun 30/12/2007
IN MY LIBRARY: ANDERSON COOPER
New York Post - New York,NY,USA
I had mild dyslexia as a kid, and I'ma slow reader, and some of his other books have lost me, but this one was very straightforward and yet engrossing. ...
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More teachers to get training in handling students with special needs
Channel News Asia - Singapore
Education Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam announced this at the Dyslexia Association's graduation ceremony on Saturday. He said this is in line with the ...
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Thu 27 Dec 2007
Tyrone-area woman accused of forging checks from program run by ...
Altoona Mirror - Altoona,PA,USA
For several years, the group has operated the Altoona Masonic Learning Center for Children with Dyslexia on the 1400 block of 11th Avenue. ...
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Amir Khan’s Taare Zameen Par - a masterpiece
Merinews - New Delhi,India
Amir has brilliantly portrayed the mysterious, magical child who suffers from dyslexia. The movie has beautifully shown the inner world of the curious child ...
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Wed 26 Dec 2007
'Taare Zameen Par' in real life
Earthtimes - London,UK
This problem of sequencing that the protagonist in Aamir Khan's latest 'Taare Zameen Par' faces is typical of children suffering from dyslexia, ...
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Mensa hosts Shelton 'culture fair' test
Connecticut Post - Bridgeport,CT,USA
The Culture Fair test is also intended for people who have dyslexia. "Nevertheless, applicants may elect to take the Culture Fair tests, whether or not they ...
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Sun 23 Dec 2007
Septuagenarian triumphs over dyslexia thanks to tutor
TCPalm - West Palm Beach,FL,USA
My issue with reading stems from dyslexia. Research demonstrates that dyslexia is a neurological condition and can be genetic. It is not mortally fatal but ...
Watch 'Taare...' for brilliant script, sensitive direction
KalingaTimes - Bhubaneswar,Orissa,India
Nobody has the time or tolerance to cope up with kids suffering from dyslexia and Aamir Khan smartly tackles this issue in his first directorial venture...
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Sat 22 Dec 2007
Review: Taare Zameen Par may change your life
CNN-IBN - New Delhi,India
When substitute art teacher, Ram Shankar Nikumbh, recognizes in him all the symptoms of dyslexia, he takes it upon himself to help Ishaan...
Website launched to help HR support dyslexic employees
HRZone.co.uk - Bristol,UK
A website has been launched which aims to arm HR professionals with relevant information to help the 3 million dyslexic people in the UK workforce...
Taare Zameen Par
Times of India - India
Dyslexia – is it a disease or not? Some of the biggest names in history Albert Einstein, Agatha Christie, Thomas Alva Edison and according to the film even...
Aamir's Taare is a nice watch
Rediff - Mumbai,Maharashtra,India
More than just dyslexia, the film is a look at childhood dreamers who feel shunted out by the rest of the world, the cruel world that doesn't understand...
IndiaGlitz - Oakland,CA,USA
And in this lies hidden the great myth about dyslexia, a disorder that spans a diversity of symptoms but is found only in children with above-average...
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Fri 21 Dec 2007
10 Questions for Richard Branson
TIME - USA
Has your dyslexia hindered you in the business world? —Skye O'Brien, Dartmouth, Mass. Strangely, I think my dyslexia has helped. When I launch a new company...
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Mon 03 Dec 2007
Attitudes to disability need to be changed http://www.personneltoday.com/
PersonnelToday.com - UK
There are many 'invisible' disabilities that can affect employees, such as depression, dyslexia or mental illness, which are covered by the DDA...
Slow Reading in Dyslexia Tied to Disorganized Brain Tracts <http://www.newswise.com/articles/view/535744/>
Newswise (press release) - USA
Newswise — Dyslexia marked by poor reading fluency -- slow and choppy reading -- may be caused by disorganized, meandering tracts of nerve fibers in the...
Brain abnormalities discovered in people who have trouble reading fast
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases
EurekAlert (press release) - Washington,DC,USA
Ten of the adults had dyslexia, one of the most common learning problems in the general population, and the other 10 participants were healthy and had no...
Area briefly
http://www.portclintonnewsherald.com
Port Clinton News Herald - Port Clinton,OH,USA
The Oak Harbor Public Library now has a book on CD titled "Overcoming Dyslexia" available to be borrowed. The book on CD was donated to the library by the...
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Sun 02 Dec 2007
Stop The Misdiagnosing Of Neurodivergents
By Glaucus
The whole point of my post was the overlapping symptoms of neurodivergent conditions and psychiatric disorders....especially Dyspraxia with schizophrenia and bipolar,schizophrenia with the coordination,memory,disor ganization issues...
Parent to Parent Message Board - http://www.schwablearning.org/message_boards/
ANIMATION: Aardman Animation's Creature Discomforts
By slj_blog(slj_blog)
I've been aware of my dyspraxia since a young age, about 5 or 6 I think. Since primary school I was more regarded as one of the more intelligent out of the class, but seemed to go overboard slightly and was too over-excited about things...
Believe it or not, I can actually draw. - http://slj-blog.livejournal.com/ <http://slj-blog.livejournal.com/>
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Sat 01 Dec 2007
How does your teen measure up? http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story
Melbourne Herald Sun - Australia
...typical school environment in a purely academic way. "There are children who have dyslexia or other learning difficulties ... and they won't fit the mould."
Jill becomes a business success
http://www.timesandstar.co.uk
Times & Star - Workington,England,UK
Maryport florist Jill Skinner tells VIVIENNE PATERSON how she confronted the dyslexia that had always held her back to become a business success in her 40s....
Parent group to discuss dyslexia legislation <http://www.kansas.com/news/state/story/242794.html>
Kansas.com - KS,USA
ATLANTA - The Kansas Coalition for Dyslexia Legislation, a local parents' group, will hold a public meeting Sunday. The event will include a status report...
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Fri 30 Nov 2007
Ask a Question: What is meant by sensory integration? http://www.release.ie/blog/2007/ask-a-question-what-is-
By Jennifer
Sensory disorders are commonly associated with Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Attention Hyperactivity Disorder, Learning Disabilities (eg Down's Syndrome) and Dyspraxia. Occupational Therapy aims to promote sensory integration by...
release - http://www.release.ie/blog
Prize students overcame odds http://www.wigantoday.net/wigan-news/Prize-students-
Wigan Observer - Wigan,England,UK
David enrolled part-time at Wigan and Leigh College and found studying a challenge as he struggled with dyslexia. He said: "I was looking for a career...
Stunning sculptures on display at Millbrook Resort <http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU0711/S00391.htm>
Scoop.co.nz - New Zealand
Mr Pope-Mayell, General Manager of Christchurch company Cookie Time, manages the Cookie Munchers' Charitable Trust, which supports the Dyslexia Foundation...
Dyslexic boy's spice business hit http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/
BBC News - UK
A 12-year-old boy has started his own business after becoming fed up with suggestions that his dyslexia might affect his chances of a good job...
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22 October 2007
EDENskills.co.uk launched and made public.
