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…
Pre-K thru High School
Parenting Children with Learning Disabilities, ADHD, and Related Disorders
Children with learning disabilities, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and related disorders puzzle parents because of their many abilities and disabilities. It can also be difficult to understand how much of…
Encouraging Compliance and Managing Non-Compliance at School
What are the root causes of compliant behavior and the strategies to use at school? Dr. Russell Barkley, an expert in child behavior, encourages teachers to examine compliance and non-compliance…
Social Skills and Learning Disabilities
The consequences of learning disabilities are rarely confined to school or work. Many areas of life are affected, including the role of the person with learning disabilities in their family,…
General Tips on Advocacy by Parents
When we use the term “advocacy,” we are referring both to the ability to persuade other people to accept your point of view, and to the skills and approaches you…
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.…
A Learning Disability is Only One Part of a Child
When a child is born, it is usually a time of joy for the whole family. How new parents respond to this new little person is influenced by many factors.…
IEPs and School Transfers
IDEA provides guidelines for a child with a disability transferring to another school in or out of district within the same state or out of state. The guidelines are specific…
Student Success Formula
Today’s schools face numerous, difficult challenges in preparing students for their roles in the world. The Expansion of Information Content explosion – the ever-expanding amount of information being added to…
Help with Homework
The amount of assistance your child requires with homework will be determined by his/her age and level of ability. Elementary school students, as well as those with learning problems will…
