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    On The Look Out – Preschool Learning Disabilities

    In previous posts we’ve discussed the impact learning disabilities have on children and parents. People who are diagnosed with a learning disability often go on to live happy, successful lives. Studies show that a child is usually better off when his or her learning disability...

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    Famous People With Learning Disabilities

    Not all great minds think alike. Everyone learns in his or her way. How they deal with the information presented to them depends on how well they receive it. This is important when it comes to learning disabilities. Unfortunately, learning disabilities have a negative connotation...

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    Reading Opens Doors

    From an early age, children are put on the path to reading. At first by learning the alphabet, then slowly learning how to put it together to form words, and then figuring out that those words put together make sentences that can tell whole stories....

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    Different Ways of Learning!

    Some techniques work well for people whereas other ones are not as effective. There are different types of learners: visual, auditory and tactile/kinesthetic.

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    A Time Honored Tradition

    “Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. The stocking were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there.” They are the first four lines in the...

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    Teen Read Week (Oct. 10 – 22)

    Interest in reading often stops when your children become teenagers. Video games, movies, and spending hours on the Internet take up most of their time. Reading books just doesn’t seem to interest them any more. Some teens hold on to their love of literature, and...

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    Reading Events Year Round

    Every year schools get together and organize special days to celebrate the joys of reading. These events are spread out over the year to encourage children and parents to take time out of their busy schedules and curl up with a good book. Some of...

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    Does Your Child Need Glasses?

    No parent wants his or her child to have a visual impairment, but needing glasses isn’t such a terrible thing. You’re never too young to wear glasses. In fact, the younger the child is when the visual impairment is found, the easier it will be...

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    Essential Components of Reading, Part 2

    Practicing specific reading components can greatly help a child with reading, here are some more specifics to focus on when reading.

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    How Can I Help My Child Become a Fluent Reader?

    Being a fluent reader is a necessary skill for everyone, and there are ways to help your child increase fluency at home.

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