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Don't Know Nothin' About Algebra? You Might Suffer From Dyscalculia

by Tom Henderson, Posted Jun 1st 2011 12:30PM

Dyscalculia: the inability to deal with numbers. Credit: Getty Images
If your child is failing freshman algebra, bugging him about his homework or even getting him a math tutor may not help.
He may be suffering from a specific ...The mathematically incompetent not necessarily doomed to major in journalism.
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Dyslexia gene identified

by Roger Sinasohn, Posted Oct 6th 2008 4:00PM

A team of scientists at Oxford University in England have identified a gene linked to dyslexia, a learning disability that often leads to reading and spelling difficulties. If not addressed early on, children can fall behind in literacy skills and ...
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Fonzie writes for children with dyslexia

by Sandy Maple, Posted May 8th 2007 3:21PM

In the 1970's, Fonzie was synonymous with cool. Henry Winkler's portrayal of the tough guy with a big heart made Happy Days a huge hit and Winkler a star. But that success was a far cry from Winkler's experiences as a child. After years of being told ...
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Dyslexic teen avoids gas pumps, counsels others

by Roger Sinasohn, Posted Apr 17th 2007 12:23PM

It's amazing the power teachers have. Unfortunately, a bad teacher can quite easily destroy a kid with a simple, callous remark. Luckily, Evan Paul was a pretty robust, strong kid and when of his teachers told him that the world needs people to man ...
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