By Molly Ness, Ph.D. This article originally appeared on PsychologyToday.com. Along with parents and caregivers, early educators lay the foundation for children’s lifelong learning. One of their most essential roles is...
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What It’s Like to Be a Writer With Dyslexia
By Brittny Pierre “She’s lazy” and “she doesn’t work hard enough” are two sentences I’ve heard from educators on why school was difficult for me. The reality wasn’t simply that I didn’t have the resources that...
Empowered By Their Learning Differences
By Beth Rowen There’s no doubt that having a language-based learning disability (LBLD), such as dyslexia, affects students in the classroom. They may struggle with listening, speaking, reading, or writing; managing...
Being an Efficient Homework Helper—Part III: Motivation and Tools
By: Regina G. RichardsThis is the third installment of a multi-part series about helping children manage homework. The first post is about establishing good habits creating an optimal learning environment. The second...
Identifying Students with Dyslexia
By Donell Pons When my son was in second grade, it became apparent he was not going to read without serious intervention. His speech was not delayed, but he was completely unaware of rhyme, the sound-to...
The Best Way to Explain Learning Disabilities to Your Child
By Rick Lavoie, M.A., M.Ed. A parent once called my special education school to request an admissions visit for her and her son, who was struggling mightily in school. She asked a strange question in her...
Are Dyslexia-Related Expenses Tax deductible?
By Adam M. Domow, CPA As a certified public accountant, I’ve been asked by many parents of children with dyslexia if they can deduct on their tax returns expenses incurred on tuition, tutoring, evaluations—money spent...
Tips for Parents Who Suspect Their Child Has a Learning Disability
By Ann Andrew Parents know their children better than anyone else and can usually sense if something isn’t quite right with them physically, emotionally, or academically. If you suspect that your child has a learning...
Psychoeducational and Neuropsychological Evaluations Explained
By Anne Bellefeuille, Ph.D. If a child is struggling at school and parents or teachers suspect that the student has a language-based learning disability (LBLD), parents should consider either psychoeducational testing...
How to Organize Your Child’s IEP Binder
By Amanda Morin, Understood.org This resource originally appeared on Understood.org. Reprinted courtesy of Understood.org ©2018. Understood, LLC. All rights reserved. This is one of four posts about navigating the IEP...