Dyslexia is a reading disorder characterised by low reading accuracy, speed and/or comprehension. Individuals with dyslexia often have difficulty relating to language processing such as difficulty identifying or generating rhyming words, learning new words, spelling, and distinguishing between similar letters (b or d) or words (saw vs was).
With 25 years of experience in QEEG profiles, we have identified a variety of neurological causes for dyslexia, which gives rise to its various subtypes. Inactivity in other parts of the brain associated with language functions have also been found to contribute to dyslexic symptoms. QEEG brain mapping provides important information about how one is utilizing his/her brain while on a language task. With this information, we can design a tailored brain exercise program for the individual.
Many conditions can cause symptoms of dyslexia. Through our QEEG brain mapping, we find that some children might have been misdiagnosed. Regardless of whether they are called dyslexic or not, using QEEG, we can find out which brain areas are causing the reading or comprehension problems. With this information, we can design a specific training program to target the problematic areas. This leads to high success in intervention.
Going Further with Neurofeedback
We can exercise the specific parts of the brain associated with reading and language. The brain exercise enables one to learn to regulate neural activities at specific parts of the brain such as the Wernicke’s area.
This skill allows one to activate these areas involved in reading at will.
This leads to:
• Improve in reading – silent and orally
• Improve comprehension and understanding
• Concentrate better at tasks
• Write in more elaborate form
• Effective learning
Exposure to pollution and nutritional imbalance can affect brain function, learning and behaviour. Research is now beginning to recognize these factors. The following nutritional profile has found to have correlation with dyslexia and/or learning difficulties:
Dyscalculia (also called math disability or numlexia) is a specific learning disability that negatively affects a person’s ability in learning or comprehending arithmetic. It is akin to dyslexia and includes difficulty in understanding numbers, learning how to manipulate numbers, learning maths facts, among others. Math disabilities can also occur as the result of some types of brain injury, in which case the proper term is acalculia, to distinguish it from dyscalculia which is of innate, genetic or developmental origin.
Although math learning difficulties do occur in children
with low IQ, dyscalculia affects people from across the whole
IQ range, and sufferers often also have difficulties with time,
measurement, and spatial reasoning.
At Spectrum Learning, we routinely do a Brain Mapping in order to examine the neuronal activities while the client is performing mental calculations and mathematic problems. Our state-of-the-art brain imaging technique allows us to identify the specific areas of the brain that are giving rise to our client’s learning difficulties.
Studies have shown that Dyscalculia is associated with lesions to the supramarginal and angular gyri at the junction between the temporal and parietal lobes of the cerebral cortex. Spectrum Learning’s analysis has found similar results based on our brain mapping techniques.
Going Further with Neurofeedback
As we can identify the specific neurological profile of dyscalculia for each child, the best intervention is to train these brain regions directly using neurofeedback.
With neurofeedback, we can specifically target training at sites where brain inactivity or anomalies are identified. Training these inactive brain areas can also increase effectiveness of tuition or remedials.
Deficits in mental processes in children are largely related to unusual brain development that can be caused by trauma or exposure to toxins. Children in particular are susceptible to toxins as their brains develop. With hair analysis (HTMA), we are able to identify any exposure to toxic metals, excess or deficit in nutrition elements. Balancing elements and reducing toxins can also make a significant difference in learning and development. Contact us for hair analysis for a comprehensive report on the nutritional balances and/or toxic exposure in you/ your child.