Reading is the single most important educational skill your students will learn. Understanding the organization and meaning of text and instruction in both phonics and literature is essential to helping…
Early Childhood
Early Writing: Why Squiggles Are Important
Much earlier than the time when we actually think of children as writers or readers, we must begin to provide opportunities that encourage writing. There are a number of ways…
Activities For Young Children: Providing Practice For Development
Young children with learning disabilities need many opportunities to practice the skills they are taught. Both parents and caregivers should plan activities to provide the positive practice needed for development.…
Parents Are Their Child’s First Teachers
Many simple everyday occurrences provide excellent opportunities to enhance your child’s development. Never underestimate the value of even 15 minutes of quality time spent with your child. Remember, you are…
Starting School: How To Help Your Child
Starting school can be an exciting time for both parent and child. To start off on the right foot here are a few suggestions that can help to foster success.…
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…
Early Identification of Speech-Language Delays and Disorders
“Why is speech-language treatment needed? My baby doesn’t talk yet.” “Everyone in our family was a late talker. My child will talk when the time is right.” “Why worry now?…
Early Childhood Assessment-Birth to Three Years
It is important for parents and professionals to work closely together. When they become a team, everyone has a better understanding of how an infant, baby or child is responding…
Helping Young Children with Learning Disabilities at Home
Many parents of young children with learning disabilities ask what they can do at home to help their youngsters. Generally, the first step is to try to understand the child’s…