Auditory Processing Disorder in Children

Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), also known as central auditory processing disorder (CAPD), is a complicated problem affecting about 5% of school-aged children

Monday, 14 May 2018

Helping Children with Autism – Tips for the Parents

So when you know your child is suffering from Autism, the treatment should begin at home. No parent is prepared for it and can never be. It happens and then there is only one way to tackle it by being proactive in helping children with autism. A professional knows how to go about it, but the parents too need to prepare themselves while understanding the right technique to do it.  Here are the tips you need while helping children with...

Tuesday, 8 May 2018

How does a child benefit from Orton Gillingham Method?

Orton Gillingham method as we know is one of the oldest and most successful methods used in making dyslexic children read, spell and write better. But apart from this they learn a lot too to succeed in life. Here are a few benefits a child gets from it: Self Confidence Children with dyslexia struggle with low self esteem. Orton Gillingham method of teaching helps them gain the confidence they would need in life. This is important and...

Thursday, 3 May 2018

How does a child benefit from Orton Gillingham Method?

Orton Gillingham method as we know is one of the oldest and most successful methods used in making dyslexic children read, spell and write. But apart from this they learn a lot too to succeed in life. Here are a few benefits a child gets from Orton Gillingham Method: Self Confidence Children with dyslexia struggle with low self esteem. Orton Gillingham method of teaching helps them gain the confidence they would need in life. This is...

How does Orton Gillingham Reading Program

Orton Gillingham reading program is one of the finest inventions of the past centuries. Though almost a century old, it holds its relevance even today. Read below to learn how the Orton Gillinghamreading program helps in teaching children how to read and spell. G Approach ·        This approach aids in decoding, breaking words into syllables and phonemes. This is what helps in reading a word. O-G Approach ·        This...

Friday, 27 April 2018

The History of Orton Gillingham Tutoring

Orton Gillingham tutoring is basically an approach conceived and designed by two people - Samuel T. Orton and Anna Gillingham. It is misinterpreted by many as a program, wherein it is just an approach, which only a well trained and experienced trainer can use effectively with the dyslexic people. The Use The Orton Gillingham approach is directed towards helping people who have problem in writing, reading and spelling. These are usually associated...

Tuesday, 24 April 2018

How to take care of Autism Spectrum Disorder in the Classroom

A student suffering from Autism Spectrum Disorder can face multiple problems in the classroom. It is a big challenge for the teacher too. He/she must start with understanding autism and how an autistic child can be helped. Below are a few things that a teacher can apply in the process. Read carefully: 1.    Allot tasks in a sequence in a specific order. 2.   Use simple, tangible language. Use minimum words to...

Thursday, 22 March 2018

10 Signs that Say, ‘Your children have Auditory Processing Disorder

Before we zero on and say with an affirmation that your children has auditory, let us understand what is it? Auditory Processing Disorder is When the central nervous system, CNS, or APD doesn’t function well and thus pave way for a not so healthy relationship between the nervous system and the ears. This condition leaves a child helpless. He cannot understand the language or the sound. APD or Auditory Processing Disorder causes issues with: Understanding a particular language Remembering the information Processing ...