When a child is diagnosed with a reading disability, they can benefit from speech therapy services. Children with speech delays are usually at a higher risk of having a reading deficiency or disability later on. Sometimes, even if speech has not been affected, the tools and resources that aid language development can positively influence the...
Author: Shari Malowitz (Shari Malowitz)
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Favourite Children’s Books (Shari’s Top Five)
Our favourite children’s books leave an imprint. The text stays stored away in a pocket in the brain — like a special memory. The books that touch our hearts and souls teach, entertain, and inspire children and adults, alike. I usually gravitate to books with great illustrations, that tell a good story with text that...
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The Value of Labels: ADHD, Dyslexia, Autism, and Other Diagnoses
Labels like adhd, dyslexia, autism, and other diagnoses, indicate a difference, not a defect, and having the label empowers us to know more about ourselves. They help us learn more about the weaknesses that cause us difficulties, the associated strengths we might have, and the ways we can work within our abilities to achieve all...