Page 10 - Southern Exposure - January '23

Page 10, Southern Exposure

All About KidS

I Spy Dyslexia

By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., School Psychologist

Intrigue, mystery, • trouble memorizing his address, phone number, or the • problems mastering a foreign language
unknowns. It’s no wonder alphabet • does not like to read for pleasure
that kids love spy games, • can’t create words that rhyme • would rather listen to an audio book than read one
television shows, and the • messy handwriting, letters that are formed differently If you observed three or more dyslexia clues in your
popular graphic novel series and don’t sit on the line child, seek school neuropsychological testing. Along with
Spy School. Unfortunately • letter or number reversals continuing past first grade being informative, it can give you peace of mind and
for parents, characteristics • slow, choppy, inaccurate reading and mispronouncing direction. As one mom put it, “It hurt to see him struggle.
of intrigue, mystery, and small words We just need to know so we can move forward.” She had
unknowns are concerning • terrible spelling to convince her husband to agree to testing because he
when you worry your • often can’t remember sight words thought the boy was being lazy or needed more time. Our
child might have dyslexia. • trouble with math: memorizing multiplication tables testing is not simply meant to put a label on a child but to
However, astute and • extremely messy bedroom, backpack, or desk help direct you to solve the mystery of why your child is
intuitive parents like you can spy the symptoms of Middle and high school age clues can encompass the struggling and give support.
dyslexia. You just need to know what clues to look for. above as well as: Call to discuss your child as we test children ages 5.5
Spying clues early and confirming a diagnosis can • dreads going to school through college for dyslexia, learning disabilities, ADHD,
position you to solve the dyslexia case. Look for these • limited vocabulary depression, anxiety, and other processing disorders. Visit
clues. Elementary age clues: • poor written expression JimForgan.com or call (561) 625-4125.

Art hAppENiNgS from page 9
Lighthouse ArtCenter Presents ‘LIKE MIND’

Featuring Art By Jason Newsted And Nicole Newsted

“LIKE MIND”: Jan.19 to March 1 sometimes including use brilliant colors that depict maximalism in a minimalist
Opening Reception: Thursday, Jan. 19, 5 to 7 p.m. gui t a rs wi t h setting. Nicole’s work is characterized by escapist and
Jason and Friends Concert: Saturday, Feb. 11, 7 to 9 p.m. abstract geometric endearing subject matter, including brightly colored
Jupiter Island residents Jason Newsted and Nicole and biomorphic candies, donuts, and care bears that evoke comforting
Newsted return to Lighthouse ArtCenter in Tequesta with forms, using a raw, childhood memories.
“LIKE MIND,” an exhibition showing their individual expressive style. “My work is an ongoing survey of the objects,
large and small-scale work. Curated by Janeen Mason His paintings are landscapes, and people around me: both past and present.
and sponsored by First Republic Bank, iHeartRadio, and highly textural, I am drawn to the overly saturated, the kitschy, and the
Jupiter Magazine, the exhibition runs from Jan. 19 to with otherworldly saccharine. My paintings are meditations on objects made
March 1. An opening reception sponsored by Meyer Law subjects and layered of plastic, polyester, and artificial flavoring,” said Nicole.
Firm takes place on Thursday, Jan. 19, from 5 to 7 p.m.. A with meaning. Proceeds from the concert and a portion of the proceeds
benefit concert will be held in the gallery on Feb. 11 from “Mending from disjointed pandemic years, we from art sales will go toward the ArtCenter’s mission to
7 to 9 p.m. The performance will be an intimate evening reconnect in ‘LIKE MIND’ to share again,” said Jason inspire, engage, and connect all walks of life through the
with Jason and Friends and will be limited to 100 tickets Newsted. “Images built from opposite influences and universal language of art through classes, exhibitions,
at $100 per ticket. The exhibition is free for members, common attractions bring us closer; they’re bright and and events. One of the ArtCenter’s signature programs,
with a $5 suggested donation for nonmembers. For more previously unseen works developed and created through Art For All, offers art to underserved populations
information, visit lighthousearts.org. our journey together,” said Newsted. regardless of financial resources. The program provides
A six-time Grammy Award winner and Rock and Nicole Newsted’s paintings are in collections across the youth scholarships, art education to schools that would
Roll Hall of Famer, Jason Newsted is famous for his United States, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Nicole otherwise not have art in their curriculum, and art classes
contributions to Metallica from 1986 to 2001. Beyond his is a formally educated artist who studied art at Arizona to veterans, seniors, and individuals with special needs.
many musical achievements, he is a self-taught multimedia State University on scholarship. Her paintings on canvas For more information, visit lighthousearts.org.
artist. His first visual art exhibit was in May 2010. Newsted
has shown successfully at Art New York, Art Miami, Art
Basel, and in duo exhibits with his wife Nicole Newsted
at Lighthouse ArtCenter. His work mixes iconography,

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