Better read it to me: benefits of audio versions of variable message signs in drivers with dyslexia - Tejero P, Pi-Ruano M, Roca J.
Adults with dyslexia may find difficulties in reading the messages on variable message signs (VMS) while driving. These signs are an essential part of the traffic communication systems, aimed at informing road users of special circumstances, such as conges... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - June 4, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Ergonomics, Human Factors, Anthropometrics, Physiology Source Type: news
What Types of Memory Impairments are There in Children?
Discussion
Memory is an important part of what distinguishes higher order species from others. Memory also is part of one’s self-identity. Difficulties in short-term memory can make common, everyday tasks difficult for the person experiencing the problem particularly if it recently occurred and the person’s long-term memory is intact. Difficulties with long-term memory can also have problems when language, events or even one’s own identity are affected. For some people the memory loss is temporary but for others, memory impairments are permanent and must be accepted and accommodated as part of the overall...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - March 30, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
Supporting our reps and members online
Online training and support for activists
UNISON is setting up an online system to continue key training for activist during the current crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic, when we have had to postpone all face-to-face training and learning opportunities for members.
In the meantime, we have quadrupled the capacity of our online couse for new stewards. There are now 100 places available – click on the link below to find out how to register.
Our online new stewards’ course is supported by both a TUC tutor and a UNISON learning and organising staff member. We will be there to support you, especially if you&...
Source: UNISON meat hygiene - March 23, 2020 Category: Food Science Authors: Tony Braisby Tags: News activist education activist training coronavirus Covid-19 learning and organising Source Type: news
Brain wiring could be behind learning difficulties, say experts
Scientists say current system for labelling children with difficulties is ‘too simple’Learning difficulties are not linked to differences in particular brain regions, but in how the brain is wired, research suggests.According to figures from the Department for Education, 14.9% of all pupils in England – about 1.3 million children – had special educational needs in January 2019, with 271,200 having difficulties that required support beyond typical special needs provision. Dyslexia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism and dyspraxia are among conditions linked to learning dif ficulties.Continue rea...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - February 27, 2020 Category: Science Authors: Nicola Davis Tags: Neuroscience Dyslexia Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Autism Health Education Society Schools Source Type: news
Meet Rita Louise, author of The Dysfunctional Dance Of The Empath And Narcissist
Rita Louise has been sharing her thoughts on my Thursday Throng author interview. Her book The Dysfunctional Dance Of The Empath And Narcissist takes an in-depth look at the dynamics between the loving, compassionate, and often selfless empaths and those willing to take from them, the self-serving narcissists, and endeavors to uncover the unconscious patterns that keep them trapped in cycles of abusive, toxic relationships.What is one thing people wouldn’t usually know about you?
That I am very approachable. And once they start talking to me they realize that I am authentic, fun loving and humorous.
What did your be...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - February 20, 2020 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Interviews author interview psychology self help books Source Type: news
Meet Rita Louise, author of The Dysfunctional Dance Of The Empath And Narcissist
Rita Louise has been sharing her thoughts on my Thursday Throng author interview. Her book The Dysfunctional Dance Of The Empath And Narcissist takes an in-depth look at the dynamics between the loving, compassionate, and often selfless empaths and those willing to take from them, the self-serving narcissists, and endeavors to uncover the unconscious patterns that keep them trapped in cycles of abusive, toxic relationships.What is one thing people wouldn’t usually know about you?
That I am very approachable. And once they start talking to me they realize that I am authentic, fun loving and humorous.
What did your be...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - February 20, 2020 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Thursday Throng Writing psychology self help books Source Type: news
Meet Rita Louise, author of The Dysfunctional Dance Of The Empath And Narcissist
Rita Louise has been sharing her thoughts on my Thursday Throng author interview. Her book The Dysfunctional Dance Of The Empath And Narcissist takes an in-depth look at the dynamics between the loving, compassionate, and often selfless empaths and those willing to take from them, the self-serving narcissists, and endeavors to uncover the unconscious patterns that keep them trapped in cycles of abusive, toxic relationships.What is one thing people wouldn’t usually know about you?
That I am very approachable. And once they start talking to me they realize that I am authentic, fun loving and humorous.
What did your be...
Source: The Hysterectomy Association - February 20, 2020 Category: OBGYN Authors: Linda Parkinson-Hardman Tags: Interviews author interview psychology self help books Source Type: news
'If you're dyslexic, you feel stupid,' advocate says. Now, Ontario wants to change that
The Ontario Human Rights Commission begins hearing stories Tuesday from parents and students in Brampton as it launches a series of public hearings to determine if students with dyslexia, and other learning disabilities involving reading, are receiving the education they need to succeed. (Source: CBC | Health)
Source: CBC | Health - January 14, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Canada/Toronto Source Type: news
Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock: ‘I have no doubt that aliens are out there’
The space scientist, 51, on appearing in The Clangers, being the class clown, how science can save us and extraterrestial life formsI can ’t remembera time when I wasn ’t fascinated by space. I was born in 1968, a year before the moon landings. It’s hard now to comprehend just how exciting that was for my generation. It really was moon madness. But it was also because ofThe Clangers, the children ’s TV show. I was obsessed with it. They’ve rebooted the series now and it recently celebrated its 50th anniversary. They included a little Maggie model in it. I was about the happiest I’ve ever been!I don ’t think I...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - December 14, 2019 Category: Science Authors: James McMahon Tags: Science Space Dyslexia Education Life and style Source Type: news
New Finding Challenges Old Notions About Dyslexia
Title: New Finding Challenges Old Notions About DyslexiaCategory: Health NewsCreated: 10/10/2019 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 10/11/2019 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Kids Health General)
Source: MedicineNet Kids Health General - October 11, 2019 Category: Pediatrics Source Type: news
New Finding Challenges Old Notions About Dyslexia
THURSDAY, Oct. 10, 2019 -- The cerebellum does not affect reading ability in people with dyslexia, according to a new study that challenges a controversial theory.
The cerebellum is a brain structure traditionally involved in motor function. Some... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - October 10, 2019 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news
Dyslexia: Cracking the code
Yale researchers who have studied hundreds of kindergartners for nearly 40 years say one in five was dyslexic. But perhaps their most important finding: There is no link at all between dyslexia and intelligence. Susan Spencer reports on efforts to help those with dyslexia "crack the code," from students at a Louisiana school catering to dyslexic children, to a new law to help the high percentage of prison inmates who have dyslexia. (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - August 25, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Cracking the code of dyslexia
Researchers who say one in five children they studied was dyslexic have also found there is no link at all between dyslexia and intelligence (Source: Health News: CBSNews.com)
Source: Health News: CBSNews.com - August 25, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Gov. Gavin Newsom, who struggled with dyslexia, is writing a children's book about it
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said that he's writing a children's book for kids with dyslexia, a learning disability that affects him and at least one of his children. (Source: L.A. Times - Health)
Source: L.A. Times - Health - August 16, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Taryn Luna Source Type: news
Trust me, I’m a disabled doctor
Limb loss, dyslexia and mental health difficulties - and that's just the medical staff. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - June 12, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
