All Blogs Relating To "Treatment"

posted 08/15/2010, comments (5)

Small Successes and glimmers of hope!

  Having a learning disability is always tough, no matter what type you have it is a struggle one deals with their entire life. As someone with NLD, I have a 24/7 reminder of things that I'd rather forget. Socializing can be a huge burden, academics are always tough, even reading alone for fun is difficult at times! It always seems like... Read more

posted 07/20/2010, comments (0)

Language Based Learning Disabilities

A language based learning disability is one that affects the ability to understand or use either spoken or written language. The most common language based LD is dyslexia. It is estimated that 20 percent of the U.S. population has some type of learning disability. Eighty-five percent of all people with an LD have difficulty reading. [1... Read more

posted 07/13/2010, comments (0)

Visual PerceptualDisorder

  Visual perceptual disorder refers to difficulties with interpreting and processing information taken in through the eyes. This is not to be confused with vision problems such as near-sightedness, far-sightedness, problems with focus or problems with sharpness of vision. It is when a person in unable, or finds it difficult, to process... Read more

posted 07/06/2010, comments (2)

Local awareness for cancer, and rare genetic syndromes

Hey people what's up, this coming sat in Hanover Nh, is the Proudy a walk/bike for awareness for cancer, although I dont' have cancer I am riding the Proudy because I do at an early age have to get screened for certain cancers with 22q If your at all local and have the time I would for you to come and show your support and meet some of you I will... Read more

posted 05/11/2010, comments (2)

Learning Disabilities and Anxiety

Children with learning disabilities may have more anxiety and higher levels of anxiety than children without LD, according to an article, "Anxiety Among Kids with LD: Three Clinical Psychologists Discuss Causes and Symptoms."  [1]   Types of Anxiety   Although there are many different types of anxiety, a generalization would... Read more