Beatrice Said:

Psychology: a little help please?

We Answered:

you need to give more information--a case study on what? treatment options--interventions?

EDIT:
A case study is a kind of like a story about something. For example, your dyslexia example would go something like this:
Joe, a 10 year old boy with dyslexia attends a special needs class at an elementary school. His teacher believes that Joe suffers from other issues besides dyslexia. Joe often gets into other altercations with students and has a difficult time with impulse control. His parents are separated and he has an older 15 year old sister who teases him about being stupid. Joe's grandmother has been the primary caregiver for Joe. As an Italian family, with Joe being the only male child, grandma babies him and doesn't allow him to do things for himself.......and on and on.

Basically a case study is like the above. It tells a story and usually there is some dilemna which you have to figure out based on the facts as presented in the case study. For example, you may have to cite what kinds of treatment options are available for little Joe.

Other than this, I don't know what else to tell you. Hope this helps.

Jimmie Said:

Dealing with ADD in a 5 year old?

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You mean I'm not lazy, crazy or stupid? is the title of one book that is fairly good, written by MD's, though it spends some time arguing for existence of ADD. What kind of school is a 5 year old in that expects him to read and pay attention for very long? Jeez! In addition, just because he's smart, and doesn't want to pay attention doesn't mean he's ADD. Giving amphetamines to a 5 year old is a bad idea, even if he does have ADD.

Discipline is key for anyone with ADD, with regular routines, that encourage remembering mundane tasks (hanging up coat, cleaning room, putting shoes in right place). Disorder is firewater/crack to a person with ADD, and will engender further entropy (disorder/chaos).

He may not want to read, but you will make him. He may not want to sit still and eat dinner, but you will make him, because you're his loving parent and he is a child who needs direction.

Ricardo Said:

I think i may have dyscalculia, how do I get tested? Im in london uk?

We Answered:

GP should be your first port of call, they can guide you from there.

phone them up and make a booking you are eligible for NHS treatment free of charge.

Eddie Said:

Dissertation ideas... based around dyslexia?

We Answered:

Maybe look at the different learning styles employed by dyslexics (e.g. visual or aural techniques or mindmaps). Or look at the accessibility of higher education and the help available for dyslexic people. Maybe look at undiagnosed dyslexia and whether a diagnosis of dyslexia as an adult can encourage dyslexics back into education as mature students. I am always interested in how some people use their dyslexia as an excuse to not do any work and how others use it as a motivation to work harder. I use my dyslexia as motivation because I think to myself I've done really well so far through working really hard and even though I'm dyslexic. This thought helps me to hold me head high even though at school my teachers told me I was stupid (when I'm Dr Tilly I'm going to go back and laugh in their faces).

I would just like to add that not all dyslexics are creative and not all of us lack academic skills.

EDIT: Your comparison idea sounds like a good one to me :-)

Erica Said:

Does anyone have a school going child in Ireland with dyslexia?

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Dyslexics would fit right in in Ireland cos none of the locals can read or write either.

RE Edit, As the only person to answer your question i reserve the right to write what i want. I did not mean to offend you and i think Ireland is a wonderful country full of brilliant people. I know the Irish get offended by stereotypical Brits just like myself. Im not such a bad person really i just enjoy making people smile and laugh i was hoping to not be the only person to answer your question and that people may stumble across my answer and allow themselves a moment of enjoyment in this hectic life we lead. I hope your one woman crusade goes well x

Roy Said:

Why am I so nervouse?

We Answered:

Your Anxiety is over riding the excellent choice you made for your children. You should be congratulating yourself for being wise enough to realize your children are not getting the education they deserve. I really respect your courage and cannot begin to let you know that, in the end, you kids will be all the better for it. You should be very proud of yourself and although easier than said, stop worrying, the worst is over.

My parents moved twice while I was in grade school. Yes, I was sad to leave my old school, but, you know what, it really did not matter in the end, not one bit. I am not scarred for life nor do I have one single negative feeling from my changing schools experience. Yeah, I did worry that I may not fit in, but that lasted two days. So, you see, your kids will be just fine. Children are resilient.

Do not play the parent guilt game because you are playing it by yourself and can't win or lose!! Relax, all will be well, you'll see. Be positive so your kids get your positive vibes.

Allison Said:

A dyslexia presentation?

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The chain mail thing that makes you say a word that is a color in another color O.o

Like....

Blue (say blue but the font is red)
Pink ( repeat)
Orange (repeat)

etc,,,