I have described how some students that are labeled with a reading learning disability are actually suffers of scotopic sensitivity syndrome. This means that they are sensitive to light. These students find it very painful to read. In may last article I discussed how students with scotopic sensitivity syndrome are good at listening, working in groups, and comprehension. However, when you ask one of these students to read aloud you will see the child change completely. He or she will often begin to wiggle around in his or her seat. He or she may rub his or her eyes and … Continue reading →

When it comes to reading there are all different types of learning disorders that children are thought to have. While it is true that many children struggle when it comes to fluent reading, it is not always necessarily a learning disorder that is the cause of the trouble. One study suggests that almost one half of the people who are thought to have a learning disability in reading are actually suffering from scotopic sensitivity syndrome. These people have a sensitivity to light. They have a difficult time reading and at times find it even painful to read when the text … Continue reading →