It's Spring -- Encourage Kids to Play in the Dirt for a Healthy Sensory Experience
As snow gives way to sunshine, spring is prime time for children to get outside and explore the world around them. While your first instinct as a […]
Brain Balance
Common Social Challenges in Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS)
Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified or PDD-NOS is a type of autism characterized by communication and social skills […]
Ideal Testing Environments for Students With Learning Differences
Taking tests can cause anxiety for anyone, but it can be especially stressful for students with learning disabilities or learning differences. As […]
IEP Meeting Checklist for Parents: A Pocket Guide
When you're looking for help for a student who struggles with a learning disability or mental health condition, you know it's important to have a […]
Dyslexia and Reading Comprehension, Sight Words and Spelling
Reading Comprehension, Sight Words and Spelling: How Students With Dyslexia Can Succeed in School Children with dyslexia are often faced with […]
Visual Processing Explained: Visual Closure
Life can be difficult for children who experience visual processing difficulties. These issues aren’t related to the physical health of the eyes, but […]
Do Learning Disabilities Lead to Behavioral Disorders as Teens?
When a child demonstrates learning disabilities in the classroom, at home or in a social situation, it's something that you don't want to overlook. […]
Disruptive and Inappropriate: When a Child’s Behavior Problems Become a Disorder
Having a child who misbehaves can be extremely challenging for parents and teachers alike. One particular challenge for parents is determining […]
Primitive Reflexes and Sensory Overload
Everyone begins life with reactions to external stimuli called primitive reflexes or infant reflexes. These natural reflexes develop initially but […]