Category: Learning Disabilities

Dr. Phil for College Students

In her years  of working with students, Elizabeth Hamblet has found that many students are resistant to trying strategies that can help them turn things around.  She has found an  unlikely ally in Dr. Phil McGraw.

Dr. Phil has some quirky, witty chestnuts that Elizabeth has used as a way to get students to get past their resistance and embrace change.

Dr. Phil – Unlikely Sage for College Students

 

Elizabeth C. Hamblet is a learning specialist at Columbia University and a contributing writer for Disability Compliance for Higher Education.  She is  also a  consultant and a presenter at local and national conferences.

Apps for Students with Dyslexia

The Assistive Technology Blog has done a nice round-up of apps and products for students with dyslexia.  Featured apps and products include:

Co:writer – Co:Writer’s most unique and noteworthy feature is the ability to use topic dictionaries to improve word prediction based on the topic a student is writing about.

Quizlet – A virtual flashcard service on the web and for iOS devices and Android devices.

To read the full post:  Back-to-School Apps for Students with Dyslexia

FDA Permits Marketing of First Brain Wave Test to Help Assess Children and Teens for ADHD

On July 15, 2013, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a press release announcing its decision to allow the marketing of the first medical device based on brain function to help assess attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents 6 to 17 years old.
The complete press release may be found at: