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5 Strengths of Dyslexics and How You Can Effectively Use Them

Florence Callender — Thu, 08 Oct 2020 03:16:47 +0000

In my letter to my second-grade dyslexic daughter, I highlighted ways she excelled, in an effort to offset her teacher’s list of her weaknesses. She is not the only one with gifts that, if built on, can propel the dyslexic to success in life. Did you know that 35% of entrepreneurs, 25% of CEOs, […]

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5 Myths About Dyslexia and Reasons to Discard Them

Florence Callender — Wed, 07 Oct 2020 02:49:52 +0000

If you’ve ever asked a dyslexic child what’s the most common thing he has been called; what is the most frequent scolding received, he’d probably tell you, “Lazy – you need to work harder.” Like any other thing that is not understood, there are some commonly held myths about dyslexia, many of which are untrue. […]

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Perspective: Teacher vs Dyslexic Student

Florence Callender — Tue, 06 Oct 2020 02:24:43 +0000

Do you know anyone who is the parent of a dyslexic child? If you do, you’ve probably heard about the tears and heartache they have to deal with at home. Every. Day. Little Suzie comes home, dejected, discouraged, and disheartened, with yet another heart-break story. At the end of which the tears flow, with outbursts […]

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Dyslexic: The One in Five

Florence Callender — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 03:15:27 +0000

When a baby is about two months old, visual coordination begins to take place and her eyes are able to follow an object or person as they move, but they do not work together very well. By the time she turns three months, however, your baby’s eyes synchronize well enough to focus and track objects. […]

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Dyslexia Awareness Month

Florence Callender — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 03:00:33 +0000

October is Dyslexia Awareness Month. Unlike what some people think, dyslexia is not a disease, therefore, it cannot be cured. The brains of dyslexic people function differently from non-dyslexics, and that difference becomes most noticeable during the years of schooling. About twenty percent of the population is estimated to be dyslexic. This month is a […]

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Is Honesty Always the Best Policy?

Florence Callender — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 02:50:06 +0000

When you were a child, your mom or dad certainly advised you to always tell the truth. Though honesty is often the best path, there are people who believe that there are times when a little dishonesty makes sense. So, your second grader has a sea of strengths. She is a “big-picture” thinker and astute […]

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3 Proven Easy Secrets To Achieving Goals

Florence Callender — Fri, 03 Jul 2020 04:22:35 +0000

Some time ago, I heard a quote by Katherine Paterson. She said, “A dream without a plan is just a wish.” Later in life, as I studied the art of goal-setting, I learned that writing down my goals, creating a plan by breaking it down into steps, and taking action to follow each step is […]

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