Staffs’ July 2025 BSPD Digest

Week 1 – July 1^st, 2025 Theme: Learning Disabilities & Differences: What Parents Need To Know

Interested in resources about learning disabilities for families or seeking a refresher? Discover an insightful overview here that explores how learning disabilities can affect children in both preschool and school-age settings. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/learning-disabilities/Pages/Learning-Disabilities-What-Parents-Need-To-Know.aspx

Week 2 – July 8^th, 2025 Theme: Dyslexia, Dysgraphia & Dyscalculia: Helping Kids With Learning Disorders Thrive

For an overview of several common learning disabilities including dyslexia, dysgraphia and dyscalculia, check out this resource from healthychildren.org. This resource also identifies some ways students can be supported in school. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/learning-disabilities/Pages/Types-of-Learning-Problems.aspx https://www.healthychildren.org/English/Pages/default.aspx

Week 3 – July 15^th, 2025 Theme: Information on Dyslexia

Dyslexia is a learning disability that impacts reading and language processing. A quick reference for information on how dyslexia affects individuals can be found at this link . https://ldaamerica.org/disabilities/dyslexia/

Week 4 – July 22^nd, 2025 Theme: Information on Dysgraphia

Dysgraphia affects a person’s handwriting and fine motor skills. If you have a moment, explore this concise overview about dysgraphia‘s impact. https://ldaamerica.org/disabilities/dysgraphia/

Week 5 – July 29^th, 2025 Theme: Information on Dyscalculia

For a fast and simple explanation of Dyscalculia, visit the Learning Disabilities Association of America’s website. It provides a brief summary of Dyscalculia and its effects on grasping numbers and learning mathematical facts. https://ldaamerica.org/disabilities/dyscalculia/