Is Dyslexia Different in Adults?
In its simplest definition, dyslexia is a developmental learning disorder that makes it difficult to read and write. Though it’s typically diagnosed in childhood, symptoms can go unrecognized until later in life and extend well beyond letter mixups. Read more >>
10 Helpful Text-to-Speech Readers
Text-to-speech software is often a vital resource for students with dyslexia—to aid reading, promote comprehension, and enhance overall literacy skills. Here are 10 helpful text-to-speech software and applications that are great assistive technology tools to have at the start of Read more >>
First of Its Kind Survey Depicts the State of Mental Health for Youth of Color in the U.S
In a first-of-its-kind national survey that focuses on the mental health of Youth of Color, the AAKOMA Project‘s State of Mental Health for Youth of Color (SOMHYOC) surveyed almost 3,000 young people of color ages 13 to 25 to study Read more >>
Strengths of Dyslexia – A Conversation with Charles Schwab
Charles Schwab speaks with Nicole Ofiesh, former Director of the Schwab Learning Center at CHC, about his dyslexia, the gifts of his unique way of thinking and the challenges he has had to face over the lifespan. Read more >>
Stop Hurting Your Own Feelings: Tips on Quashing Negative Self-Talk
Do you ever hurt your own feelings? A curt reply to that thoughtful work email, zero responses to that happy hour invitation – little slights like these get my inner critic going. What a dumb thing to say! Of course Read more >>
Why Emotional Self-Regulation Is Important and How to Do It
Emotional self-regulation refers to a person’s ability to manage their emotions and impulses. It is a skill that people learn and develop throughout childhood and adolescence and into adulthood, and it is an important part of overall mental and physical Read more >>
written by Liza Bennigson, Associate Director of Marketing and Communications When creative ad agency, Gershoni Creative was hired to design the space for the Schwab Learning Center at CHC (SLC@CHC), the project scope went far beyond an art installation. The Read more >>
What Is Atypical Anorexia Nervosa?
Atypical anorexia is an eating disorder that’s like anorexia nervosa. It’s often missed because people with atypical anorexia have a weight that’s average or above for their height, not under. But atypical anorexia can be a serious health concern. Treatment Read more >>
College Programs Meet a Range of Needs for Students on the Spectrum
Each year, tens of thousands of students diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders graduate from high school, many with aspirations to attend college. Yet only about 100 colleges, most of them four-year institutions, have standalone programs for those students, according to Read more >>
Why Sleep Matters to Mental Health
Today’s episode is proudly sponsored by Adobe. We are so thankful for their support of this Voices of Compassion podcast! Sleep. We all need it and yet most of us don’t get enough of it. Did you know that the Read more >>
