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kidS Corner

How To Identify Hidden Your child may have stealth dyslexia if he or she is very may also tell you your child is not failing enough to have
smart and can read but does not enjoy reading. Many of
a learning disability. Some children are considered 2e
Dyslexia these children don’t read for pleasure. Below are warning or twice exceptional having giftedness and a learning
signs of stealth dyslexia and be concerned if you identify disability. You need an evaluation to understand if it’s
By Jim Forgan, Ph.D. three or more when considering your child. actually stealth dyslexia or something else so that your
Stealth dyslexia is a • Underachievement relative to intelligence child is not punished for something they can’t help.
lesser known form of • Inattention or apparent carelessness The above warning signs of stealth dyslexia are often
dyslexia that is hidden • Strong oral expression but weaker written expression in stark contrast to the gifts where these children excel.
dyslexia. Individuals with • Weak at sounding out unfamiliar words Children with stealth dyslexia are often great LEGO
stealth dyslexia are highly • Slower oral reading but stronger silent reading builders or Roblox and Minecraft designers because
intelligent and compensate • Difficulty with spelling in everyday writing (not on tests) they have great visual-spatial abilities and strong 3-D
for their dyslexia. They • Messy penmanship mental rotation. These children see the big picture.
learn to rely upon their • Excessive worry They have language strengths with communication and
outstanding visual memory, • Does not enjoy reading an extensive vocabulary. Children with stealth dyslexia
intuition and ability to Some people might dismiss your concerns and instead are often interesting to talk to and can carry on a good
use the book’s context to say your child is careless, not trying hard enough, or is conversation because of their strong critical thinking and
bypass their reading weaknesses. Stealth dyslexia often an underachiever. School staff may say that your child general knowledge.
goes undetected until fourth grade or later. is too smart to have a reading disability. The school staff Call (561) 625-4125 to discuss your child or visit
JimForgan.com.

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YOUR FIRST CHOICE governMent

FOR A Martin County Tax Collector

Dear Taxpayers of Martin
County,
SECOND Tax collectors are
required to advertise the
date when tax certificates
will be sold at auction on
all parcels of real property
upon which taxes are
OPINION delinquent [Section
197.402, F.S.].
The advertisement
must appear in the
newspaper once each week for three consecutive weeks
prior to the date announced for the tax certificate sale.
This advertised information is required by Florida law
and is not intended to be embarrassing or intimidating.
The notice serves as a reminder to contact this office
immediately for payment if your taxes have not been paid
for the 2023 tax roll.
April 30 at 4:30 p.m. is the last day to pay taxes to
ensure you are not listed in the news.
May 31 at 4:30 p.m. is the last day to pay taxes
before a certificate will be sold!
Current law provides that taxes on these listed
CHOOSE A LEADER properties will be recovered through the sale of tax
certificates. Tax certificates constitute first liens on parcels
IN CARDIAC SURGERY of real property. They make it possible for the owner(s)
of real property to allow ad valorem property taxes to
become delinquent and continue to use their property
Second opinions save lives. That’s why Cleveland Clinic for two years (or more) before actually paying the bill
Martin Health is your first choice for a second opinion (plus interest and costs). During this period, investors
pay the delinquent tax bills at negotiated rates of interest
on cardiac surgery. With minimally invasive options lending the delinquent property owners’ money in order
and shortened recovery times, our heart surgeons to continue using their property before paying the bill
provide world class care on the Treasure Coast. From or surrendering the title to the property. The payment
of property taxes provides the county, school board and
pioneering research to cardiovascular surgery, trust municipalities with the revenue to provide necessary
our heart experts for every care in the world. services for Martin County taxpayers. Tax certificates
assist in funding the government’s expenses in the interim
time taxes are delinquent.
Call 855.881.1972 to schedule an appointment. The system for collecting delinquent ad valorem
property taxes is defined in great detail in the Florida
Statutes, Attorney General’s Opinions and Department
of Revenue’s rules and regulations, per F.S. 197.122, F.S.
ClevelandClinicFlorida.org/HeartSurgery 197.332, F.S. 197.343, F.S. 197.402, F.S. 197.403, F.S.
197.432. Please help keep your cost and the cost of your
government down by paying your property taxes on time.
Best Regards and Always at Your Service,
Honorable Ruth Pietruszewski,
Martin County Tax Collector