Topic: dyslexia in children

Is Dysgraphia a Learning Disability? The Handwriting Disorder Explained

Dr. William Chen | December 15, 2020

Do you have difficulty writing legibly or remembering how to spell common words, no matter how much you practice? You aren’t alone: Frequently struggling to form letters by hand – or express your ideas in writing – may mean you’re one of the 4% of adults who have dysgraphia. This little-known learning disability can affect multiple aspects of written coherence, even ...

ArrowContinue Reading

Should You Consider Seeking a Psychoeducational Assessment for Your Child?

Dr. Tali Shenfield | November 19, 2016

If your child is struggling behaviourally or academically, his school may recommend that he take what is known as a psycho-educational (“psy-ed”) assessment - or you may wish to seek such an assessment independently. This comprehensive evaluation is designed to measure a child’s cognitive processing abilities (including logical reasoning, memory, attention, and executive functioning), his current level of academic ...

ArrowContinue Reading

What is Dyslexia? A Guide for Parents

Dr. Tali Shenfield | March 20, 2016

Dyslexia is an old name for a subtype of learning disability related to difficulties in acquisition of reading. While dyslexia is relatively well-known, it is not well understood, largely because educators have yet to agree on what dyslexia truly is. While some experts are convinced it is a simple matter of being unable to accurately process the sounds of letters (...

ArrowContinue Reading

Psycho-Educational Assessments: Guidelines for Parents

Dr. Tali Shenfield | May 6, 2014

You may have been approached by your child’s teacher or you may have noticed yourself that your child is not well-matched to his educational curriculum. He may be having difficulties in one or more subject areas or he may be performing well above his peers. Sometimes, problems may be noticed as early as junior or senior kindergarten. A psycho-educational ...

ArrowContinue Reading

Popular Articles

A Primer on Child and Adolescent Anxiety

Anxiety disorders are found in children much more often than many people realize; ten to twenty percent of all children ...

ArrowContinue Reading

Hypersensitivity: Helping your Sensitive Child

The human brain processes all sensory information whether or not you are fully aware of it. Most children are able ...

ArrowContinue Reading

How To Help Your Child Lose Weight And Preserve His Self-Esteem

For the parents of overweight children, every day is a balancing act; on one hand, there is the natural desire ...

ArrowContinue Reading

Free Online Tests