5 Common Homework Assignment Misses and How to Avoid Them
The pressure of a perfect homework score can overwhelming, so there is something to be said for embracing mistakes as a learning opportunity. […]
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Transitioning to Middle School: How to Manage the Stress and Anxiety of Students with Learning Disorders
Managing new situations is an essential skill to teach children with learning disorders. One of the more significant transitions for students is the […]
Reduce Back to School Stress for Dyslexic Learners
When it's time to go back to school, kids can find the change in routine stressful and overwhelming. This can be particularly true for dyslexic […]
Math Learning Disabilities Explained
Signs and Symptoms of Dyspraxia
Learning disorders like dyspraxia are not signs of low intelligence or in the case of dyspraxia, muscle weakness. They are actually brain-based […]
Avoid the Summer Slide
Improve Reading Comprehension in Students with Learning Disabilities Your child has been making progress throughout the school year; her reading has […]
Surviving the Transition From School to Summer
When school's out for the summer, kids are excited to get some freedom and a new routine. However, for kids with learning or behavioral challenges, […]
Accommodations and Resources to Help Students' Test Anxiety
Test anxiety can make academic life miserable for students who suffer from it. It often accompanies other learning disabilities, but it can also […]
Repetitive Behaviors in Kids: When to Be Concerned
When children are bored or feeling restless, it's not uncommon for them to tap their pencils against their desks repeatedly, whistle or display some […]