Expanding our Understanding of;
Dut It’s snot ust lether problums
Dyslexia covers a W I D E Umbrella
Mood, Motivation and Attitude
Executive Function Disorder
It’s a Two
Sided Issue…
LEFT BRAIN HEARS
the teacher say;
DESIGN A
HOUSE…
AND THEY WRITE
A LIST OF WHAT
THEY WILL NEED…
RIGHT BRAIN THINKERS
VISUALIZES THIS…
NOT A
DISABILITY
JUST
DISTINCTLY
DIFFERENT
WHILE LEFT IS
THINKING
ABOUT IT,
THE RIGHT IS
DOING IT….
Shedding Light on your Limbic…
• Have you ever been angry? How about sad and happy? All of
these are emotions, which are different mental reactions that are
expressed by humans. Emotions are present in our daily lives and
play a role in how we behave individually and socially. The limbic
system controls emotions and other brain functions
related to our instincts and memories.
Turn on that light!
• The limbic system is the portion of the brain that deals with three
key functions: emotions, memory and arousal (or stimulation).
This system is composed of several parts, which are found above
the brainstem and within the cerebrum. The limbic system
connects parts of the brain that deal with high and
low functions.
• Major parts of the limbic system: First, we have
the thalamus, which is a portion of the brain that is
responsible for detecting and relaying information from
our senses, such as smell and vision. The thalamus is
located within the brainstem and is part of the pathway
of information into the cerebrum, which is the section
of the brain responsible for thinking and movement.
• The hypothalamus, is a vital portion of the
limbic system that is responsible for producing
multiple chemical messengers, called
hormones.
The Gateway to Higher Learning…
• Everything passes through the limbic center.
It FILTERS things through every persons
emotional self image and thought processes.
• If you are happy the gate way is open.
• If you are unhappy or feel threatened, the
gateway closes… Learning becomes difficult
and memory, past or present is hindered.
Can we count you in????
But of those labeled with ADHD,
Processing Delays, (Verbal or Visual), EF, Anxiety,
Emotional Disabilities, how many actually have a
RIGHT BRAIN Dominance?
How does one GET a Dyslexic Brain?
THANKS TO MY FAMILY….
Loud and Proud…Is it YOU?!
EDUCATION WITHOUT USEFUL APPLICATION
IS USELESS INFORMATION JGS 1995
Yes they can… Or not…
Without the Opportunity to DO,
One never knows what could be done. JGS 2015
What they need MOST…
• Opportunities to engage in learning in a safe, risk
free environment (Reduce stress & frustration)
Respect THEIR Learning StyleUnderstand THEM
Give them Small Class Sizes that are
Structured, Systematic , and Supported.
A Learning Environment with Nurturing Trained
Professionals (or patient loving parents) Or BOTH!
Self Advocacy-Speak UP!
Build or Rebuild their Self Esteem…
TEACH THEM TO USE THE
TOOLS NEEDED FOR THEM
TO BE SUCCESSFUL
GIVE THEM OPPORTUNITIES
FOR SUCCESS BY ASSURING
THEY ENGAGE IN LEARNING
ACTIVITES THAT UNDERLINE
THEIR PERSONAL INTERESTS,
GIFTS AND TALENTS
Give Them EQUAL Opportunities DAILY
for Creative Expression
and Collaborative Interactive Learning
GIVE THEM
WHAT THEY
NEED MOST…
0PPORTUNITIES
FOR SUCCESS…
Thank You for Listening…