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Developmental Dyslexia Was Essential for Human Survival and Still Has Benefits Today

As the most common cause of spelling, reading, and writing difficulties, dyslexia affects about 15% to 20% of the population. It’s a learning difficulty that does not discriminate, as it affects the general population nearly equally, regardless of gender, ethnicity, Read more >>

Embracing My ADHD

In a world where ADHD is often overshadowed by its challenges, this episode offers a refreshing perspective that focuses on uncovering its strengths. Listen to this Voices of Compassion podcast for an insightful conversation with Ross Loofbourrow, a millennial who Read more >>

Tips for Teaching Students with Learning Differences

This reference sheet identifies some of the signs of learning differences and provides strategies you can use to help students reach their full potential. Read more >>

Book: The Dyslexic Advantage

Drs. Brock and Fernette Eide use their backgrounds in neurology and education to debunk the standard deficit-based approach to dyslexia. People typically define “dyslexia” as a reading and spelling disorder. Read more >>

Learning Differences & Me: Knowing My Strengths and Challenges

It’s important to know what your strengths are so you can use them in ways that help you, your friends and family at school and home. Read more >>

Learning Differences & Me: My Perfect Day

It’s important children with learning differences to take time to recognize and celebrate their strengths. Read more >>

ADHD and Me: How to Talk About Your Strengths

A tool to help youth with ADHD discover, appreciate and talk about their many strengths. Read more >>

American Library Association Recognizes Books for Their Portrayal of the Disability Experience

The American Library Association (ALA) announced the winners of the 2023 Schneider Family Book Awards. Read more >>

2e: When Giftedness and Mental Health Challenges Overlap

Many twice-exceptional (2e) children feel different, like they just don’t fit in, and can be more susceptible to mental health challenges. In this Voices of Compassion podcast episode, we talk with Christine Pearston, PsyD, licensed clinical psychologist at CHC’s Catherine Read more >>

Parenting Tips for ADHD: Do’s and Don’ts

Raising a child with ADHD isn’t like traditional childrearing. Normal rule-making and household routines can become almost impossible, depending on the type and severity of your child’s symptoms, so you’ll need to adopt different approaches. Read more >>

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