Guest guest Posted May 20, 2004 Report Share Posted May 20, 2004 Alison, There is more and more research being done on the brain and how to read tests like EEGs and MRIs for signs of learning disabilities and ADD/ADHD. I have read numerous articles over the past year that indicate that the brains of such children are wired differently. This does not mean, however, that they cannot function normally and cannot be taught to compensate. For example, in my school system, all the K-8 grade special ed kids are using Fast ForWord, a computerized language-based program that is proven to help fire off those wires and teach them to reconnect or to connect in a different way. It really is fascinating. (You can check it out by going to www.scilearn.com.) You are fortunate to have a doctor who is obviously in tune with these findings. Hopefully the MRI will show the " hot spots " and give an indication of the areas that will help Jake become a better learner. Jodi Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2004 Report Share Posted May 21, 2004 Lindsey's had a few abnormal results. One was generalized high voltage burst and another was theta waves (slowing) in the temporal lobe. Jennie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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