Page 4 - Martin Down Bulletin - September '24

Page 4, Martin Downs

Kids Corner

What Causes Dyslexia? the root cause. Approximately 60 percent of people with Once identified, dyslexia treatment is specialized
dyslexia have a genetic link. Another cause of dyslexia is reading instruction which substantially differs from
By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., presumed due to neurodevelopmental differences in brain general classroom-based reading instruction. Our testing
Licensed School structure. Functional MRI imaging of the brain has allowed identifies the best way for your child to learn to become
Psychologist researchers to note reduced activations in left temporal, a proficient reader.
If you have a loved one parietal, and fusiform regions. There is often a deficit in Call (561) 625-4125 if you are concerned about your
with dyslexia or suspected the phonological loop which interferes with learning and child’s reading and would like understanding and answers.
dyslexia in your child, you remembering the sounds of language. Other researchers Our website is JimForgan.com.
might have asked yourself, identified that people with dyslexia have slower rapid
“What causes dyslexia?” It automatic naming which is distributed across four lobes
is a question many parents I and results in decreased reading speed.
work with ask because when Although the causes of dyslexia vary, dyslexia can
your child is diagnosed with be identified through a comprehensive battery of school
dyslexia you want to know neuropsychological testing. There is not a sole test that
if you caused it. I reassure many parents that they did not is accepted to diagnose dyslexia but rather a pattern of
cause their child’s dyslexia by not reading to the child reading, spelling, and phonological processing testing that
in the womb, not reading aloud enough to the child, or is used. I am certified by Susan Barton who is the creator
somehow not emphasizing learning in the home. of the widely used and evidenced based Barton Reading
Researchers have not identified one cause for dyslexia. and Spelling System. She taught me how to accurately
They have identified that dyslexia is highly genetic. If identify dyslexia through a specialized battery of tests
reading difficulty resides in your family tree, it might be that we use in my practice.

Food And Spirits Festival from page 1 Sisters of Palm Beach and
Martin Counties a special gift:
surrounding Martin County. Restaurants include Ellie’s a $10,000 matching gift. All
Downtown Deli, Culver’s of Stuart, Bolay, Duffy’s, Fork donations received leading up
in the Road, Colab Kitchen, and District Table and Bar, to to the Big Taste and through
name a few. There will be so much to enjoy in support of the event will be matched.
Big Brothers Big Sisters. Guests will also enjoy a chance “This event helps us
to win fabulous prizes in the raffle! The online auction connect hundreds of young
opens October 1 through October 8 and will include people with a caring mentor
incredible items and experiences. and bring them more fully into
In honor of the 120-year celebration, the Doris M. our communities. In the next
Carter Foundation is pleased to offer Big Brothers Big year, we aim to reach even
more because young people in
our community need a mentor
and have yet to experience this
life-changing relationship,”
said Yvette Flores, CEO of Big
Brothers Big Sisters.
Sponsors Include Publix
Super Markets Charities, Atlantic Aviation Stuart, Coastal models. Since 1986, the organization has provided
Building Contractors, LLC, Morgan Stanley, Phillip mentors to children in Martin County and, since July
DeBerard, Go Local Electric, Echo Fine Properties, 2010, in Palm Beach County. Big Brothers Big Sisters
FIS Outdoor, Hunter Industries FX Luminaire, Sunbelt of America (BBBSA) recognized the Martin County
Rentals, Positive Behavior Supports Corp., Rehmann, organization in 2007 as one of the 35 best-performing
Terrance Riley Irrigation, Kamrell Windows & Doors, agencies nationwide. Recently, this chapter was awarded
Inc., Bayview Construction Services, FPL, Hubbard the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) Growth
Radio, and The Stuart Magazine. Award for program excellence in 2023. The Growth Award
Tickets: Pre-sale tickets are $65, and after September recognizes agencies that have demonstrated growth in the
13, tickets will be $70 for general admission, and guests number of (“Bigs”) and youth (“Littles”) who are matched
wanting to buy tickets on the day of the event will pay $85 through the program, year over year. In the past year, Big
at the door. Reserved VIP tables will also be available. Brothers Big Sisters of Palm Beach and Martin Counties
Guests may purchase VIP tables for $500. VIP tables has served 446 youth and grown its local services by 7
include exclusive early entrance access for four people percent. Visit www.mentorbig.org to learn more.
to our VIP party with catered tastings from 5 to 6 p.m., a Calendar Listing:
reserved table with four chairs, two drinks tickets, bonus 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Tuesday, October 8 – Big Brothers
raffle items, and a complimentary gift bag. The VIP table Big Sisters – Big Taste of Martin County at Atlantic
includes four tickets, a complimentary gift bag, and bonus Aviation
raffle tickets. Tickets and sponsorships can be purchased This event brings the community together for an
online at http://mentorbig.org/events, http://bigtaste. evening of fun, food, spirits, craft beer, desserts, music,
givesmart.com, or text Big Taste2024 to 76278. and more for a worthy cause. Tickets are $65 until
About Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Palm Beach And September 13, then $70, and $85 at the door. VIP tables
Martin Counties of four are $500. For more information, visit http://
BBBSA provides children facing adversity aged 6 to mentorbig.org/events or text BigTaste to 76278.
18 with volunteer mentors who serve as positive role 2023 Event and Award photos by Liz McKinley
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