The Learning Lab of Brentwood
October is Dyslexia Awarness Month
Published in Women's Health Weekly, November 5th, 2009
Yes October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, BUT it is also Dyslexia Awareness Month. According to the International Dyslexia Association (IDA), dyslexia is a language-based learning disability. It is neither a weakness in intelligence nor a vision problem. Reading and spelling often prove difficult for someone with dyslexia. Dyslexic children and adults may even excel at speaking and oral language. Some have strong abilities to understand information they hear, yet are unable to read it.
The Learning Lab of Brentwood is hosting several free educational events this month which will help parents get a better grasp on dyslexia. All three events are hosted at the Learning...
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