Lab Learning Clinic

18/01/2026

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13/01/2026

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Perfectionism can make people with ADHD put things off. The 80/20 rule means a few key actions (about 20%) create most of the result (about 80%). Pick the most important steps and do those first. Aim for good enough, not perfect. What’s worked for you? Learn how ADHD affects being able to get things done, and get tips to boost your motivation: https://u.org/3Yx3lKL

12/01/2026

The importance of imaging what’s possible!… love this!

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07/01/2026

Maths not making sense?

Could it be a maths learning difficulty or Dyscalculia?

Common signs include:
✔ Difficulty with number sense
✔ Reliance on counting
✔ Trouble learning basic facts & times tables
✔ Anxiety around maths
Maths learning difficulties affect how children understand numbers.
Without early support, difficulties can often compound over time — early intervention helps change this trajectory.

At LAB Learning Clinic, we identify your child’s strengths and areas needing support and provide evidence-based maths intervention.

Maths assessments and therapy spots available now to identify strengths and areas requiring support. https://lablearningclinic.com.au/contact/
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24/11/2025

Coloured lenses? Will they fix my child’s learning difficulty?

A recent review examining decades of research on coloured lenses and reading difficulties provides clear guidance for families. While an eye examination is an essential first step to rule out genuine visual issues, some children are prescribed coloured overlays or tinted lenses to assist with learning difficulties. So what are the current findings?

• The findings are clear: Eye examination is an essential first step to rule out genuine visual issues; however, coloured overlays and tinted lenses do not improve reading ability. Reported improvements are typically linked to novelty or increased motivation rather than any measurable change in visual or treating the learning difficulty (Flaherty et al., 2025).

• RANZCO (Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists) also agree that coloured lenses are not supported by reliable evidence.

Why is this important?
• Investing time and resources in unproven interventions can delay access to evidence-based supports.
• Families should prioritise effective, evidence-based interventions.
• Early intervention is critical to close the learning gap. A no-wait approach is recommended.

LAB Learning Clinic has assessments available now to identify your child's learning strengths and areas of difficulty- face-to-face and online. Feel free to reach out https://lablearningclinic.com.au/contact/ to learn more.

Article: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/08164622.2025.2526082
Flaherty, M., Bhate, M., Lea, A. K., & Gole, G. A. (2025). Coloured filters and lenses for reading discomfort and difficulty: an Australian and New Zealand perspective. Clinical and Experimental Optometry, 1–8. https://doi.org/10.1080/08164622.2025.2526082

18/11/2025

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07/11/2025

Click on the link- Amazing stories of resilience and change….
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These experiences are all too common. Every child deserves to feel valued, understood, and supported.

Read real experiences from our dyslexia community here: https://loom.ly/KKQFTKY

07/11/2025

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✍️ Handwriting is not outdated — it’s neuroscience in action.

✴️ Writing by hand is a full-body brain workout. It activates thinking, sensing, moving, and remembering — all at once. Each stroke engages fine motor control, sensory awareness, focused attention, and memory.

Typing is faster, but handwriting builds deeper neural connections and makes learning more lasting. It slows you down — in the best possible way — so your brain can truly absorb, not just record.

✍️ The Neuroscience Behind Writing: Handwriting vs. Typing — Who Wins the Battle? https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11943480/pdf/life-15-00345.pdf

✳️ The Power of Handwriting: Improved Reading, Thinking, Memory and Learning (Writing by hand engages multiple senses at once and strengthens cognitive abilities.)
https://www.the74million.org/article/the-power-of-handwriting-improved-reading-thinking-memory-and-learning/

06/11/2025

Great little read on the power of handwriting …

“A recent study, “Writing by Hand Helps Children Learn Letters Better,” reinforces this, showing that the physical act of forming letters strengthens memory and accelerates learning. Far from being a relic of the past, handwriting is a powerful tool that prepares young students for reading, improves their cognitive abilities and builds the groundwork for becoming confident, capable writers.”

Educators' view: Far from being a relic of the past, writing by hand engages multiple senses at once and strengthens cognitive abilities.