by Linda R. Hecker When I talk with educators across the country, they often lament that students don’t read much anymore, especially in the face of ubiquitous social and multimedia distractions.…
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Successful Strategies for Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities
Research continues to confirm that we can teach students with learning disabilities to “learn how to learn.” We can put them into a position to compete and hold their own.…
Assessment of Readiness Skills During Early Childhood
Young children develop rapidly, frequently experiencing tremendous change and growth physically, cognitively, linguistically, and socially. Preschoolers, for example, seem to race from one milestone to the next. Nevertheless, the rate…
Summer Activities for Children with Learning Disabilities
When summer vacation arrives, parents are faced with selecting meaningful activities for their child with learning disabilities. Many parents see summer as a time for catching up on academic skills…
Back to School: Working with Teachers and Schools – Helping Your Child Succeed in School
Starting school each fall is a challenge for the student and parents. The following article has been adapted from the US Department of Education website and offers some valuable suggestions…
