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Cognitive Disabilities and Reading Instructions

Reading is a vital skill that opens doors to countless opportunities in life. For students with significant cognitive disabilities, effective reading instruction is crucial to lay the foundation for future growth and achievement. This blog post aims to explore effective strategies for teaching students with significant cognitive disabilities. It also deals with some of the …

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Not Taking a Foreign Language with Dyslexia Can Affect College Admission

Students with dyslexia are often told that taking a foreign language is not necessary or even discouraged. However, this could negatively impact their chances of getting into top colleges, especially the Ivy League. In this article, we’ll explore how dyslexic students can use their strengths to outshine other top students and increase their chances of …

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Dyslexia and Mental Health: The Hidden Challenges and Potential Solutions

Dyslexia is a learning disability that affects approximately 10% of the world’s population. It can cause difficulties in reading, writing, and spelling. Dyslexic individuals may experience frustration, particularly in academic settings. However, dyslexia can also lead to mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem. Research indicates that dyslexic individuals are more likely …

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Learning Disabilities in Writing (Dysgraphia)

Learning disabilities in writing can involve the physical act of writing or the mental activity of comprehending information. Basic writing disorder refers to physical difficulty forming words and letters. An expressive writing disability indicates a struggle to organize thoughts on paper. What Are the Symptoms? Symptoms of a written language learning disability involve the act …

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Just Education Podcast: Mentorships in Education

Episode 10 – Russell Van Brocklen | Dyslexia Consultant and Personal Coach Let’s discuss dyslexia in education! In this episode of Mentorships in Education, we welcome Russell Van Brocklin. Mentorships in Education is brought to you by Just Education, LLC and is hosted by Judith Epstein. Judith has a Master’s degree in Education with a …

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