The book offers readers ways to evaluate their child’s strengths and weaknesses in areas such as visual and spatial functioning, writing problems, information processing and organizational skills, social and emotional capabilities, language skills, and interactive abilities.

It offers specific strategies for intervening and helping the child to cope with these obstacles, such as teaching the child how to socialize with humor and empathy, alternatives for… More >>

Helping a Child With Nonverbal Learning Disorder or Asperger’s Disorder: A Parent’s Guide

Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain condition that affects mostly the elderly. If you or a loved one is dealing with Alzheimer’s disease, keep reading to find out more about it.

The disease is named after a German doctor named Alois Alzheimer who discovered the condition in the early 1900s. The disease and our knowledge of it have come a long way in 100 years. Now, there are drugs being marketed that can help to slow the progression of the disease in some sufferers.

The brain condition is degenerative, meaning it will get worse as the symptoms progress. Currently there is no treatment that is able to reverse the condition. What we call “senile dementia” is actually the beginnings of Alzheimer’s.

Those with the condition experience a breakdown in the way that the brain functions. Synapses become broken and that causes problems with memory and knowledge of how to do things like walking, talking or driving a car for example. Synapses are the neural pathways created when we learn to do something or when the brain stores a memory.  Read more...

More and more people are turning to alternative methods to treat their medical conditions. For the condition Alzheimer’s there are several alternative treatments currently in use. However, before using any alternative treatment it is best to consult your doctor.

Alternative medicines vary in their dosages and effectiveness. There is no government agency that regulates their formulation or the effects that they may or may not have. Companies can volunteer any testimonials and information from their customers, but are not required to do so.

If you (or a loved one) are already taking medication for Alzheimer’s, introducing alternative remedies into the mix can cause problems. The effectiveness of the traditional medication can be reduced or compromised altogether.

Alternative treatments usually involve using non-invasive therapies, herbal remedies and other supplements. Many have similar results in the body to more traditional medicines, but without all of the side effects. If you are thinking about alternative methods of treatment, here are a few choices.  Read more...

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Dyslexia affects more than 40 million American children and adults. Reading David presents an intimate look at the child behind the label of dyslexia and the mother who was desperate to help him.

Incorporating the direct and honest voice of her son, Reading David expresses a mother’s fear and hope, as well as the bewilderment and courage of a child who cannot learn along with his peers. It is the story of a journey that not only taught David to read, but … More >>

Reading David: A Mother and Son’s Journey Through the Labyrinth of Dyslexia

Here it is…my video/essay explaining what Autism is. My goal was to have this ready for World Autism Day, April 2. I know when I tell people that my daughter has autism they dont know what t is exactly, or they think of pop culture references like the movie rain man. This features my daughter Eowyn, and I hope it gives an overview of the disorder. Please share it with others.

Since it is a spectrum disorder, autism affects children in different ways, and no two autistic children are exactly alike. This makes things very confusing for parents who are battling to come to terms with what is best for their child, as signs of autism vary greatly. It may be helpful to devise an autism symptoms checklist to aid in diagnosing the disorder.

While there is a place for prescription medication in certain cases of autism, careful consideration and caution should be taken due to possible side effects. There are also natural treatments for this disorder, including herbal and homeopathic answers which can help maintain harmony, health, and systemic balance in the brain and nervous system, without side effects or sedation.

There are a great many myths associated with learning disorders. They range from the absurd, all the way to the absolutely rude and hurtful. Learning disabilities impede the way people process information, whether it is in reading, writing, or in communication skills.

Many times the association of ADD or ADHD has come up, as if every case of a learning disorder is directly related. There are many myths however, that are so far fetched or just not even in relation to learning disorders, that it is easy to see exactly why people with this affliction are very much reclusive.

Start with the most absurd of the myths, laziness. The notion that someone that is affected with a form of learning disorder is just lazy cannot get any further from the truth. There is no medical association pertaining learning disorders with a lack of energy or drive.  Read more...