Dec 4, 2012 | DM News Blog
Can you imagine Tom cruise being referred to as “that dyslexic actor” or Jay Leno being known as “the dyslexic comedian”. It isn’t done, just as a child with dyslexia should not wear the label of being dyslexic as part of their self-image. If a dyslexic child is...
Nov 29, 2012 | DM News Blog
There are items in the every day diet that contribute to low attention spans, and an inability to focus. This makes it more difficult for parents and children alike to plunge into tasks that are more challenging. The three most problematic items include: 1) Sugar...
Nov 27, 2012 | DM Case Studies, DM News Blog, Parent Reviews
Izzy always loved being read to. Mum Sheryl remembers that when she turned 2 she was able to recite all her favourite books word-for-word. It seemed impossible that her daughter would be anything but a high flying reader once school began. However when Izzy...
Nov 21, 2012 | DM News Blog
When I first heard my child’s diagnosis, I remember going blank. Strange to remember feeling “nothing,” but it was very powerful. What gradually seeped in was disbelief, fear, guilt, and then, fear again. My daughter was diagnosed with a form of Muscular Dystrophy...
Nov 15, 2012 | DM News Blog
We all have bad habits and they are very hard to change, even with the best intentions. So how do you help a child change a bad habit without endless nagging? I use the “Give Me Five” routine. Let me give you an example. Your child is in the habit of getting up from...
