Our bright and energetic children with ADHD often face challenges staying organized, following routines, and maintaining focus throughout the day. We, as parents, know how these difficulties can affect everything from schoolwork to social interactions. One parenting hack is the Joon Health App, an innovative app designed to support kids in building easy and successful […]
This article is a summarized explanation of the article published in JAMA in October 2022, titled “Dyslexia on Babies and Inheritance of the Condition“. The study was conducted at Boston Children’s Hospital between 2011 and 2019. The sole intention of this entry is to inform our readers of recent studies in a “tiny bite” manner. […]
We’re on a mission to bring you advice and insights from incredible profiles on neurodiversity: parents, leaders, and friends like you. This time, the team of Lexic Minds had the pleasure and privilege of interviewing Vanessa Teo. In a world where neurodiversity is often misunderstood or overlooked, she stands out with her dual perspective as […]
When children are young, Dyslexia and attention deficits or hyperactivity can look similar. A child who is struggling with learning may have trouble paying attention, avoid work, be restless, and even be defiant when asked to do a task that is difficult for them. For some kids, these challenging behaviors go away when they get […]
The transition from high school to college is as much for parents as for high schoolers. For parents of kids with disabilities, including dyslexia, this transition is about more than packing twin sheets and reviewing class choices. It’s about watching your child advocate for themselves and navigating the next phase in their education, but this […]
As you sit in IEP meetings, it can feel like you are the only one really there for your child. Yes, IEP meetings are supposed to be a team effort, with everyone having a say. However, the reality is that you, as a parent, have different motivations than the school administrator or even the child’s […]